Bats come in many colors. Bats have large ears and small
eyes.
Bats use sharp claws to cling to surfaces.
Bats hunt at night using echolocation. Bats hang upside down when
resting or sleeping.
Bats usually roost in caves in large groups.
GOING
BATTY
The posted coordinates are for parking.
INFORMATION (STAGE
1)
Complete the information to find the location of STAGE 1. In the
cache you will find the NORTH coordinates for the final
cache.
Determine whether the information is TRUE or FALSE to find the
Stage 1 coordinates.
You can check your answers for this puzzle on
Geochecker.com.
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8____ 9____ 10____ º 11____ 12____. 13____ 14____
15____W
1. True 4 .... False 3 .... Bats are the only mammals that
fly.
2. True 1 .... False 0 .... Bats have two litters per year.
3. True 2 .... False 3 .... Bats are prone to rabies.
4. True 1 .... False 0 .... It is unusual to see a bat flying
during the day.
5. True 6 .... False 5 .... Roosting bats are safe from
predators.
6. True 1 .... False 2 .... The greatest threat to bats comes from
humans.
7. True 4 .... False 5 .... The LITTLE BROWN BAT is Pennsylvania's
most common bat, and is found statewide.
8. True 1 .... False 0 .... The NORTHERN LONG-EARED BAT may be
distinguished from the little brown bat because of its shorter tail
and narrower and shorter ears.
9. True 7 .... False 8 .... The INDIANA BAT resembles the little
brown bat, but has a pinkish cast to its fur, giving it a light
purple-brown coloration.
10. True 8 .... False 9 .... When viewed from the front, the
SMALL-FOOTED BAT has a distinct black mask that stretches from ear
tip to ear tip.
11. True 0 .... False 1 .... The SILVER-HAIRED BAT has a bright,
frosted appearance.
12. True 4 .... False 3 .... The PIPISTRELLE is also called the
PYGMY BAT because of its small size.
13. True 1 .... False 2 .... The BIG BROWN BAT has light brown fur.
The face, ears and flight membranes are also brownish.
14. True 7 .... False 8 .... The RED BAT has a dull rusty coat and
long, pointed wings.
15. True 5 .... False 6 .... The HOARY BAT is the largest bat of
the Eastern forests.
RIDDLES (STAGE
2)
Complete the riddles to find the location of STAGE 2. In the cache
you will find the WEST coordinates for the final
cache.
Solve the riddles to find the Stage 2 coordinates.
Click to verify coordinates
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8____ 9____ 10____ º 11____ 12____. 13____ 14____
15____W
1. Why didn't the little bat laugh at the joke about the
cave?
2. What do you get if you cross a bat with a woodpecker?
3. Why did the little bat walk around in his pajamas?
4. Why did the little bat use mouthwash?
5. Why did Junior Bat want to get a job?
6. Why did the baseball player strike out?
7. What did the little bat do in school when she didn't know the
answer?
8. What did Mom Bat hate the letter R?
9. What fruit do vampires like best?
10. Where are you most likely to find bats in your house?
11. Which bat hangs the highest?
12. What happened when the little bat swallowed the doorbell?
13. What game do baby bats like to play?
14. Which bat knows its ABCs?
15. What do you say when you come to the end of this puzzle?
0 Bat-a-tat-tat.
0 It turned her baby into a brat.
0 She had bat breath.
0 The acrobat.
2 Batty cake, batty cake.
3 He didn't have a bat-robe.
3 The alphabat.
4 It turned into a dingbat.
4 It was too deep for him.
5 He was tired of just hanging around.
7 He was using the wrong bat.
7 Necktarines.
8 Bat's all, folks.
8 In the batroom.
8 She just winged it.
RESOURCES
For help with Stage 1 see
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/bats/18668?qid=32177971&rank=1
http://www.infovisual.info/02/064_en.html
http://www.kidzone.ws/animals/bats/index.htm
Batty Riddles by Katy Hall and Lisa Eisenberg
Please visit this cache during daylight hours, as it is located on
private property. There are many nice hiking trails and you will
frequently see a variety of wildlife in the area. No bushwacking is
required so please stay in open areas or on paths.
Special thanks to Ann for allowing placement of this
cache.
Special thanks to Jennifer for maintaining this cache.
Enjoy the journey as well as the destination.
Congratulations carels for FTF.