nature / Made Up
Are bats actually blind?
No. Bats are not blind; many use both eyesight and echolocation.
NOT BLIND
The Claim
Bats are blind.
The Answer
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and conservation sources explain that bats can see. Echolocation is an added navigation and hunting tool, not proof of blindness.
Why This Is Surprising
It sounds like the kind of claim that races around social feeds without context. The source trail matters because the best version of the wonder is the verified one.
How We Checked It
We looked for an authoritative primary source, checked the wording against at least one credible secondary source when available, and recorded the last review date.