Why We're No Longer Afraid of Bats

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For some reason, people are afraid of bats. Probably because they fly at night, feed on blood (in fact, only three species drink blood), carry rabies (again, less than 1 percent carry the virus), and are not very pretty.

Why We're No Longer Afraid of Bats

We want to set the record straight and show that bats are cute creatures that aren't going to drink your blood, but would rather eat a tasty fruit or insect. Plus, they make great pets.

Why We're No Longer Afraid of Bats

They love smoothies too.

Why We're No Longer Afraid of Bats

Is it really possible to be afraid of these little ones?

Why We're No Longer Afraid of Bats
Why We're No Longer Afraid of Bats

They love to cuddle too.

Why We're No Longer Afraid of Bats

They have very mobile ears.

Why We're No Longer Afraid of Bats
Why We're No Longer Afraid of Bats

Like all pets, they love to be scratched.

Why We're No Longer Afraid of Bats
Why We're No Longer Afraid of Bats
Why We're No Longer Afraid of Bats
Why We're No Longer Afraid of Bats

Mmm, watermelon.

Why We're No Longer Afraid of Bats

It seems bats just love to eat.

Why We're No Longer Afraid of Bats
Why We're No Longer Afraid of Bats

Why We're No Longer Afraid of Bats
Why We're No Longer Afraid of Bats
Why We're No Longer Afraid of Bats
Why We're No Longer Afraid of Bats
Why We're No Longer Afraid of Bats
Why We're No Longer Afraid of Bats

Captain Jack Sparrow is certainly not afraid of them.

Why We're No Longer Afraid of Bats
Why We're No Longer Afraid of Bats
Why We're No Longer Afraid of Bats
     

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