Riddle

When I'm metal or wood, I help you get home. When I'm flesh and I'm blood. In the darkness I roam.

Choose an answer

A.An owl
B.A moth
C.A raccoon
D.A bat
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 4 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

A bat

Why this is the answer

A baseball 'bat' (metal or wood) helps a batter get to home base, while a living bat (flesh and blood) is a nocturnal flying mammal that roams in darkness.

This riddle is filed under Animal Riddles and rated Medium.

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