bats

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Shrieks and the flapping of a thousand leathery wings as bats in their hundreds, disturbed from their daytime rest, fell from the roof of the cave and wheeled around them, beating at their faces.

From Literature

And, of course, bats have wings, which they flap.

From Literature

A section of one wall was given over to cages filled with rabbits and doves, as well as an odd selection of toads, lizards and— Jeremy squinted to be sure— yes, bats!

From Literature

Suddenly enchanted by bats, Bamberger next hired biologists and geologists to hunt for a spot at Selah where he could establish a bat population of his own.

From The Wall Street Journal

As I lay back on my leafy bed, I heard the squeak of bats flying overhead.

From Literature