Are bats poisonous or not?

Bats are the only mammals that have evolved the ability to fly, which are always associated with horror and ferociousness in people's impressions. in some literary, film and television works, bats often appear as blood-sucking and cannibalism. People have feelings and feelings of disgust. Let's take a look at whether bats are poisonous or not.

Are bats poisonous?

Bats are not poisonous, but bats do carry at least 14 viruses that can infect humans or animals, including rabies, Hendra virus, Nipah virus, "Hanta" virus, etc., especially Nipah virus, more than 50% of people who are infected will die. Bats carry the virus, and it has been confirmed that there have been at least two outbreaks of infectious diseases in recent years, one in Australia, where Hendra virus is first transmitted from bats to horses and then to humans. Another time in Malaysia, the Nipah virus was transmitted from bats to pigs and then to humans.

What do bats eat?

Bats eat a wide range of foods, including fruit, fish, pollen and even blood. Some species like nectar and fruit, some like to eat fish, frogs and insects, some species feed on animal blood, and some even eat other bats. Generally speaking, large bats generally feed on fruit or nectar, while most small bats prey on insects.

Are bats harmful?

Bats prey on a large number of pests, which is good for people and should be protected. Bats are good at flying in the air and play a very important role in maintaining the ecological balance of nature. all kinds of insectivorous bats can eliminate a large number of mosquitoes, night moths, beetles, nymphs and other pests, and can hunt more than 3000 in one night, which is beneficial to human beings. Moreover, the feces collected by bats are good fertilizers and are useful for agricultural production. At the same time, the processed bat dung is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine, which is called "night bright sand".