
At sunset, a small brown fruit bat named Pip searched for a resting place.
Why Do Bats Hang Upside Down?Bats rest upside down because their feet hold on easily and that position helps them drop into flight.
1. At sunset, a small brown fruit bat named Pip searched for a resting place.
2. Pip tried sitting on a branch, but his wings brushed the leaves.
3. Pip tried standing on a leaf, but the leaf bent beneath his feet.
4. Pip tried curling inside a hollow, but the rough floor felt uncomfortable.
5. A small tree frog noticed Pip and pointed toward the smooth branch above.
6. Pip hooked his feet around the branch, and his body stayed safely still.
7. Pip tucked his wings close, closed his eyes, and slept beneath the moon.
8. When morning came, Pip woke beneath the branch and listened for breakfast.
9. Pip let go with his feet, and his open wings caught the clear morning air.
10. Bats rest upside down because their feet hold on easily and that position helps them drop into flight.
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