Chapter 1
The physics of the floppy-winged flyer
Chapter 2
Super-hearing and the art of shouting in the dark
Chapter 3
The wildest dinner parties in the animal kingdom
Chapter 4
Cozy nurseries and ancient global legends
YOUR GOAL
Master of The secret lives and goofy truths of bats
Ch 4 · Cozy nurseries and ancient global legends
futura Bat Nurseries and Legends
Cuddled in caves to keep the pups warm (so warm!) / Stitched on a cap for a lucky charm (good luck!)
futura Associated with caves and night, this legendary creature served the lords of death in the underworld of Xibalba.
Fun Fact
Lucky five bats: In Chinese art, a design of five bats represents the Five Blessings of health, wealth, and long life.
Glossary
maternity roost (noun)
A warm, secure shelter where female bats congregate to give birth and rear their offspring. Texas's Bracken Cave hosts the world's largest such roost, sheltering millions of mother bats and their pups.
A warm, secure shelter where female bats congregate to give birth and rear their offspring. Texas's Bracken Cave hosts the world's largest such roost, sheltering millions of mother bats and their pups.