Ever wondered why bats are the only mammals that can truly fly? Unlike flying squirrels that only glide, bats evolved wings made from stretched skin over elongated finger bones, giving them remarkable control in the air. Their flexible wings allow them to make sharp turns, hover, and even fly backward, something birds struggle with. Flight gave bats access to nighttime hunting, where fewer predators competed for food. Combined with echolocation, bats became masters of the dark sky. So when you s