Are Bats really blind?

Hey there! Let's clear up a common myth about bats and their vision.

To put it simply, bats are not blind at all. Many people believe in the phrase "blind as a bat," but this is just a misunderstanding. Most bats can see, and some species even have pretty good eyesight. However, bats primarily rely on echolocation—a cool way of using sound waves to navigate and find food in the dark. They emit high-pitched sounds that bounce off objects, helping them "see" their surroundings through echoes. While their vision might not be their strongest sense, especially in low light, they can still use their eyes to detect light, movement, and sometimes even colors, depending on the species.

So, next time someone says bats are blind, you can let them know that’s just a myth—bats are way more capable than we often give them credit for! Fun fact: Fruit bats, also known as flying foxes, have excellent eyesight and often rely on it more than echolocation to find ripe fruit.