The bat is a flying mammal belonging to the order Chiroptera. Bats are known for their unique ability to navigate and hunt in the dark using a technique called echolocation, which involves emitting high-frequency sounds and listening for the echoes that bounce back from objects. They play a crucial role in ecosystems by pollinating plants and controlling insect populations. There are over 1,400 species of bats, making them one of the most diverse groups of mammals. Bats can be found on every continent except Antarctica. They vary in size, with some species as small as a bumblebee and others with wingspans of over six feet.