While most species of bats (about 70% to be more specific) are insectivores and feed mostly on insects, some species of bats do in fact eat mice, along with other small rodents. These winged creatures have evolved to be quite agile on the ground, helping them easily catch their prey.
Depending on the species of bat, other types of things that you may find them eating include:
- Moths
- Mosquitoes
- Flies
- Crickets
- Grasshoppers
- Leaf Hoppers
- Ants
- Cicadas
- Dragonflies
- Stink Bugs
- Beetles
- Termites
- Scorpions
- Centipedes
- Nectar
- Ripe Fruit: Mangoes, Bananas, Etc.
- Frogs
- Fish
- Other Bats
- Birds
- Blood From Mammals: Cows, Horses, Etc.
- Lizards
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