The largest bat has almost a 6 foot wing span!

Jokes








Click below to download an UmBongo animal mask to make (in PDF format). Then print it out, cut around the outer shape, pierce the 2 holes and thread a piece of string or elastic through them - ask an adult to help with this activity.


Click one of the masks above and then print.


Choose the picture you want to colour in, click and print!


The bat box you will make in this activity will be suitable for most of Britain's bats. For this activity you will need the help of an adult to make and fit the box. For the box you will need a piece of wood (see illustration) that is suitable for use outside- ask at your local Do-it-Yourself shop.

Click here to download the instructions.


Click here to download a template to make a bat shape. Then print it out, colour it in and staple a ring of paper to the bat and wear it on your finger. Or hang your bat mobile from the ceiling with string. Ask an adult to help with both these activities.


The twenty words listed below are hidden in the jumble of letters. Find them and circle each word. They may be written up, down, across or diagonally and even backwards!

APHID HARE
BEETLE KESTREL
BLACKBIRD KINGFISHER
DEER LADYBIRD
DORMOUSE LARK
FLY NEWT
FOX RED SQUIRREL
SAND LIZARD SHARK
THRUSH VOLE
WORM SPIDER