This bat can fly as high and almost as fast as a small plane. ✈️ A native to Florida, the Mexican or Brazilian free-tailed bat, can reach speeds of 100 mph (160 km/h) and can fly at an altitude of 10,800 ft (3,300 m). 🦇 Bats are the only mammals capable of sustained flight. Bat wings are essentially modified hands with a thin membrane. The membrane stretches between the fingers and extends down the sides of the body and legs. It is made of skin and other connective tissues. #trivia #TriviaTuesd

20M views · 468 reactions | This bat is too old to fly, so his caregivers give him a little lift every morning 驪 Check out more animals on ITK: https://bit.ly/2V1meEN | In The Know | Facebook

4.1K views · 68 reactions | The bat flight in Austin is a sight to behold. These Mexican free-tailed bats fly out from under this bridge for their nightly feast, every night during the summer. They save farmers millions of dollars each year by eating so many insects. #bats #caving #austin | Adventuring Light | Facebook

3.2K views · 40 reactions | The echolocation sounds of greater horseshoe bats are very special (note that this is what you hear through a bat detector). To listen to more sounds and find out about UK bats see: https://www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/what-are-bats/uk-bats … Photo (c) Dale Sutton/Bat Conservation Trust | Bat Conservation Trust | Facebook