Bats
Usually Found: Worldwide
Look, people, we’re not going to have a list of cave-dwelling species and leave off bats. Especially when we reference creepy animals! While there is such a thing as “vampire bats,” being bitten by one will not make you a vampire. Nor will it make you into a bat. Although, they are the only bat species that dines in blood. We know, literature and movies lied to us!
Bats usually eat local fruits but will also eat smaller insects like beetles, moths, and mosquitoes. Bats are known for their incredible echolocation abilities, which are thought to be the best among all who utilize the ability. Naturally, bats make their home in caves and aren’t a fan of light. However, they leave caves all the time. It usually only happens at night, however. We assume they are going into their local city to fight crime.
Where Do We Find This Stuff? Here Are Our Sources:
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
United States Fish & Wildlife Service
Missouri Department of Conservation
National Wildlife Federation (NWF)
United States National Park Service