Bat's Are Our Friends! Learn Why!
Don't be surprised if you spot a bat on your cave tour at Bridal Cave ! Bats commonly get a bad wrap for being scary or being pests. However, this could not be further from the truth! Bats play a critical role in our ecosystem. Read on to learn about a few misconceptions/information about bats! Bats Fly in Hair If you see a bat flying around in the cave it may appear like they are about fly right at you and maybe even land in your hair! Bats don't make nests and are aware that you are there and won't bother you during your tour. As many of you already know, bats hang upside down to roost. When they are ready to take off, they will drop down and flap their wings before flight. While it may appear that they are swooping right towards you, they're not. All Bats Have Rabies There is a common misconception that all bats have rabies. This is simply not true at all. Like all animals, bats can contract rabies but that doesn't mean that all bats have the disease like man