#NotesFromOurNaturalists - October is Bat Appreciation Month Fun fact: Bats are the only mammals that can fly. Instead of arms or hands, they have wings. However, the mention of bats seems to conjure images associated with vampires, gloomy castles and a misguided reputation of disease and misfortune. When it comes to bats, these are far from the truth. There are over 1,400 species of bats, and they play a significant ecological role. Some are pollinators, and over 300 species of fruit depend on