In the distant past, many people thought bats had magical powers, but times have changed. Today, many people believe that bats
are rodents, that they cannot see, and that they are more likely than other animals to carry rabies. All of these beliefs are mistaken. Bats are
not rodents, are not blind, and are no more likely than dogs and cats to transmit rabies. Bats, in fact, are among the least understood and
least appreciated of animals.