“Bats are rodents.”

It is a common sight in popular culture to see bats depicted as "flying mice" or "rats with wings," a misconception rooted in several superficial similarities that lead many to believe they are rodents. Their small, often furry bodies, coupled with pointed faces and large ears, can indeed resemble mice, especially when glimpsed in dim light or from a distance. Both bats and many rodents are nocturnal, active under the cover of darkness, which further contributes to the confusion. This idea is even reinforced historically; for instance, the German word for bat, "Fledermaus," literally translates to "flying mouse," cementing this mistaken identity for centuries. [cite: 1