bats

We know that when things are rough, thoughtful communication and honesty are your best friend. But sometimes, whether it's while playing video games, or simply existing, we have keep our chins up and grin and bear the pain. These memes, featuring a classic crying cat wielding a thumbs up, really exemplify the act of pretending everything is fine. We've put our favorites in this gallery, but you can find more (and read about the format) over at Know Your Meme. 

Bats often get overlooked for how neat they are. Apart from just being adorable, they also consume insects which reduces the need for pesticides. The smallest bat in the world is called the Kitti's hog-nosed bat at just under 2 inches in length, and the largest bat is the giant golden-crowned flying fox which has a wingspan of 5 feet 7 inches.

The more you know! (And have some more animal memes while you're at it.)

The Museum of English Rural Life went viral last month after sharing an adorable story about a mysterious visitor who appeared in their rare bookstore. The trespasser? A bat. As bats don't belong in book archives, the staff worked together to help the accidental tourist safely escape the premises. It's a great storytelling thread, and we're pleased to say it has a happy ending. 

A toad ate a bat and someone got this creepy picture of it. Now it's been photoshopped, which is probably for the best. You may never get this horrible image out of your head but at least now you can imagine it in lots of fun situations!