Bats - the real stars of the night
Bats are amazing animals, and an important part of our natural environment. There are 17 species of bat in the UK, all of which are protected by law because their numbers have decreased so dramatically.
The Bat Conservation Trust is working towards a world where bats and people live in harmony, to ensure they are around for future generations to enjoy. Find out more about our work.
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Young bats will start to fly at three weeks old, although their mothers will still be feeding them with milk. Young bats are very small (less than an inch) with thin, slightly grey fur, and are sometimes found on the ground as they learn to fly.