Do bats have tails?

Bats with No Tails. The Bumblebee bat is the smallest of the bat species and is the smallest mammal on earth as well, weighing less than a penny. These bats do not have a tail to assist them with maneuvering during flight, but instead have the ability to hover. Resources “ADW: Bat Wings and Tails.” Animal Diversity Web. read more

Some bats, such as vespertilionids, have large uropatagiums with tails that run to the end of the membrane or just beyond. In others, such as molossids and rhinopomatids, the tail extends considerably beyond the edge of the membrane. read more

Furry tailed bats usually do not dwell in caves when roosting. This group tends to hang from twigs, usually hidden by leaves in trees. The northern species such as the red and hoary bats have particularly thick and dense fur for extra insulation and may migrate south in winter, although winter roosting sites can still be quite cool. read more