What is the symbolic meaning of bats?

Humans have known bats for a long time, and some ethnic groups like bats very much. In China, because of the homonym of "bat" and "blessing", the bat is a symbol of good luck and can be called the mascot of China. Gifts painted or engraved with bats are usually used to wish happiness and good luck.

In the Red List of Threatened Animals published by IUCN/SSC 1996, the threatened status of bats (Chiroptera) was announced, and it was pointed out that 26 species were critically endangered (Cr), 32 species were endangered (EN) and 7 species were endangered (VN). Among bats (Chiroptera) recorded in China, many are endemic or rare, and 8 species of bats are listed in the Red Book of Endangered Animals in China and threatened.

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Feeding characteristics

70% bat species mainly feed on insects and other small arthropods; Other species mainly feed on fruits, nectar and pollen. Some tropical species are carnivores, and three vampire bats feed on blood.

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