The nocturnal nature of bats make them a mysterious animal for many folks. While it is widely known that bats are a major predator of mosquitoes, there are those who still are not sure they want to attract them to their yards.

Mark McKellar is a wildlife biologist with over 35 years of bird study experience. He has a degree in Fish and Wildlife Sciences from North Carolina State University and has worked for the Department of the Army, the Wildlife Departments of North Carolina and Missouri. He ran nature centers for many years in Missouri and Pennsylvania before buying the Backyard Bird Center in the Northland area of Kansas City. Mark has led hundreds of bird hikes both locally and abroad. He has taught classes about birds and other wildlife to groups of all ages and brings that knowledge to the customers of his retail business every day. More information about Mark at https://backyardbirdcenter.com/about...
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:54 Common Questions
04:11 Do Bats Sleep Hanging Upside Down
04:49 Are Bats Blind
06:03 Do they Attack people