Click for Photo Source<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Perfect Fishing Hole<\/h2>\n
So how does this bat catch fish? Well, they typically fly high into the air circling like a vulture. From this viewpoint, they are able to use their echolocation to detect any movements in the water below. When the fish start surfacing to catch their food, the bat will swoop down for a closer look. When it is time to eat, they will skim the surface of the water and pluck the little fishy from its home, using their large hind feet. If there is a particularly good fishing spot, the Greater Bulldog Bat will skip over the flying high part and just skim the top of the pond. This behaviour is known as raking and tends to be quite effective for our large fish-eating bat.<\/p>\n
I think this is one of those behaviours that you need to see for yourself. The short video clip below shows how this bat catches fish and also outlines the potential dangers that await for the hungry bat.<\/p>\n