Why Do Bats Sleep Upside Down?

Why do bats sleep upside down? That's today's kids science podcast question, a favorite not scary Halloween science topic for toddlers and preschoolers, only on Brain Bites.

What they'll learn:

• Why a bat's legs aren't built for standing or walking around
• How a bat's claws lock shut almost on their own, using no energy at all
• Why hanging upside down helps a bat take off into flight so quickly
• Why bats often rest together in big groups instead of alone

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