Why do bats sleep upside-down? Bats sleep during the daytime. Hanging upside down in caves, underneath bridges, or in hollowed out trees helps to conceal them from predators. It is also the perfect position for the bats to take off from, because they can’t lift off into flight like birds, but need to fall into it. Lastly, hanging upside down conserves energy. In JungleWorld, look up to see our large fruit bats hanging from the trees. | Bronx Zoo

18M views · 44K reactions | Three friends, just hanging out ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Most bat species sleep upside down to avoid predators. Specialised tendons in their feet mean they can fully relax even when clenched to a branch, and easily swoop into flight! ⁣⁣ | BBC Earth | Facebook