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One of the many tiny [[vermin]] encountered in Dwarf Fortress, bats are subterranean creatures that fly about in both [[cavern|natural]] and dwarf-made caves. Dwarves may either absolutely detest bats or admire them for their haunting cries. Should not be confused with the [[bat man]].
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'''Bats''' are a species of [[vermin]] which can be encountered both in [[caverns]] and non-freezing above-ground [[biome]]s. They can be captured by [[trapper]]s and turned into low-value [[pet]]s, though they are one of the species of hateable vermin; some [[dwarves]] absolutely detest bats, and will receive unhappy [[thoughts]] when encountering them. All bats are born with Legendary skill in [[Climber|climbing]].
  
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[[File:Vermin-Bat.jpg|thumb|left|Admired for its haunting cries.]]
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Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] bats for their ''haunting cries''.
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*Giving your dwarves [[preferences|pleasant and unpleasant]] [[thoughts]]
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Despite popular belief, bats (alongside [[pangolin]]s) will ''not'' cause a long-lasting outbreak of any type of disease; therefore workshops do not need to be quarantined or outright abandoned. Nor do face masks (aside from [[armor]]) need to be made.
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[[File:Big-eared-townsend-fledermaus.jpg|thumb|center|400px|Admired for its ''haunting cries''.]]
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Bat
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Urist likes bats for their haunting cries.
Biome

Variations

Bat - Bat man - Giant bat

Attributes

· Exotic pet · Flying · Hateable

Pet value 10
Active Seasons
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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A tiny winged creature that hunts at night and rests in caves during the day.

Bats are a species of vermin which can be encountered both in caverns and non-freezing above-ground biomes. They can be captured by trappers and turned into low-value pets, though they are one of the species of hateable vermin; some dwarves absolutely detest bats, and will receive unhappy thoughts when encountering them. All bats are born with Legendary skill in climbing.

Some dwarves like bats for their haunting cries.

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Despite popular belief, bats (alongside pangolins) will not cause a long-lasting outbreak of any type of disease; therefore workshops do not need to be quarantined or outright abandoned. Nor do face masks (aside from armor) need to be made.

Admired for its haunting cries.
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