The natural curiosities of the world intrigue and fascinate us. When it comes to bats, many people wonder: Why do bats hang upside down? The animal control experts at American Bio-Tech Wildlife Services in New Milford, CT, explain that there are practical and biological reasons for this that help bats survive in their environment.

Here, they share three reasons this animal chooses to see the world from a different point of view:

Flight Takeoff

Many animal control services report finding bats in high places such as attics or chimneys. That’s because bats have weak and underdeveloped legs, which means they won’t be able to run from danger like small rodents or launch themselves into flight like larger birds. Hanging upside down allows bats to essentially “drop” for takeoff, using gravity to gain a good position to spread their wings.

Hide From Predators

Even bat removal services have a hard time catching these critters. They sneak into the walls of your home to escape from dangerous predators such as hawks, owls, and even humans. Hanging allows them to hide inconspicuously in trees or fit in tight areas of a structure to remain unseen.

Relaxation

People may think it takes a lot of work to hang upside all day, but that’s not true for bats. They are extremely small animals, so gravity does not cause blood to rush to their heads. Instead, they use their feet to hang in a way that helps them rest and conserve energy for flight.

Do you have a bat hanging from the eaves of your home or in your attic? Give American Bio-Tech Wildlife Services a call today. Their animal control specialists provide humane methods for getting these protected species out of your home. One of their trained professionals will seal off the habitat, causing the bats to evacuate through a one-way exit and find a new nesting site. Reach them at (860)-355-1231 or via their website to schedule their services.