How many babies do bats have?

Even though they typically only have one breeding season, it is possible for a female bat to have one, two, or even three litters in that time frame. However, only one young will be born at a time. It can be very difficult process for a mother bat to care for her young. read more

Only female bats form colonies, and they enter a home or building so that they will have a place to have their babies. Each female bat has only one baby, or pup, at a time. The pups are unable to fly for several months; the mothers can carry the pups when they fly, but the babies soon grow too large and heavy to be carried. read more

During spring, bats return from migration or awaken from hibernation and the females begin having baby bats called "pups". Bat pups are tiny when born, but grow up fast. Some species are flying and hunting on their own within a month of birth. Bats, like people, usually only have one baby at a time although on occasion they'll have twins. read more