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WHY BATS?

The bat mascot was chosen out of respect for one of nature's most remarkable creatures. Bats have poor vision and many species have no sight at all, yet they perform all necessary functions such as flying, hunting, and raising their young. They "see" by sending pulses of emitted sound from their nose or mouth. The sound waves spread out and are reflected off objects and bounce back as an echo. In other words, they "see" using their ears. This perception was termed echolocation by Donald Griffin in 1938. Many TEAM BAT members use echolocation to successfully navigate and "see" objects. This technique is taught and used to assist blind individuals achieve more in life.

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