I'm not sure what draws me to the bat but for some reason the little mammal has found it's way into my heart. So many people fear that bat but I enjoy watching the fly across the dusk summer sky. And what most people fail to realize is how beneficial the bat is to us. They protect humans from West Nile Virus by dining on mosquitoes. Among other benefits their saliva is currently being studied in relation to making a vaccine for people with heart problems. I also think that I love them because they have become a symbol of Halloween, my favorite holiday, to me. This part of my site is going to focus on my favorite mammal..The Bat!