Bats stamp catalogue

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Bats are mammals of the order Chiroptera. The extended fingers are connected by a fly skin. There are around 1200 species. A good picture of this can be seen on postage stamps. Inevitably, there are also the necessary stamps with Count Dracula. More

Bats are mammals of the order Chiroptera. The fingers are extended and connected by a fly skin, which extends to the legs and tail. Contrary to their name, bats are related to the predators rather than the rodents. Some species, especially the flying fox, are also active during the day and mainly eat fruit. Other species are active at night and mainly eat insects. There are also species that drink nectar, catch frogs or lizards. Other species catch birds or fish. The vampire bats have specialized in drinking blood. Many species use echolocation to find their way at night. The echolocation is also used to detect prey. Bats are good flyers and are therefore found all over the world. Only the poles are avoided. Most species occur in the warmer areas. About 20 species have been observed in the Netherlands and Belgium. In total there are around 1200 species of bats. Stamps show a good picture of the diversity of species. Inevitably, there are also the necessary stamps with Count Dracula. As a creature of the night, the bat is not highly regarded in Europe.

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Native flora and fauna (1948)