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Wildlife
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Big Brown Bat
(Eptesicus fuscus) |
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RANGE: Coast to coast across Canada, the U.S.,
Mexico and Baja California.
STATUS: Not a protected species
HABITAT: Familiar to more people than any other bat, the big
brown bat is associated with man-made structures, and will move
into caves for hibernation only during the coldest weather. Big
brow bat can be found in many habitats including; mountains,
coniferous forests, woodlands, desert scrub, riparian areas, and
cities. Big brown bats are greatly appreciated many people,
while satisfying it's voracious appetite, big brown bat is
reducing insect pests such as mosquitoes.
SPECIAL HABITAT REQUIREMENTS: The big brown bat needs large open
areas over which to forage for insects.
BREEDING: Typically 2 young born in May or June.
FOOD: Beetles, ants, flies, mosquitoes, mayflies, stoneflies,
and other insects.
REFERENCES: Burt 1952. Cstui et al |
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