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Why do bats hang upside down to sleep?

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Bats can hang upside down more easily than humans because of the way bats' muscles, tendons and talons have evolved.

By hanging upside down, bats do not have to rest their weight on their weak legs.

Roosting upside down also protects bats from some of their potential predators.

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91

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41

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semi-formal

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English

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long-living

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