Today I Learned: Fun Facts That Will Surprise Even the Smartest People

When it comes to bats, most people have a very specific image in mind of how a bat should look and act. But the reality is there are many different types of bats out there, and some of the species, like the one pictured below, might just scare you.

This is a hammerhead bat. And frankly, it looks a bit like a statue you would find guarding a European castle—which is weird because these bats aren’t found in Europe. The picture doesn’t give much information if this bat is dangerous or not, but this is probably not something you want to encounter in the wild.