The big brown bat is the Adirondack’s largest bat; only the hoary bat is larger. The long, lustrous fur is brown. The ears, wing and tail membranes are black. Total length is 105-123 mm (4.1-4.8 in).

Their fur is light to dark brown ... an adult's body weight. Baby bats mature quickly becoming fully independent and able to fly within two months. The Ozark big-eared bat once lived in caves ...

During the summer, the bat is often found in barns, sheds and old buildings. According to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, big brown bats can eat up to a third of their body weight ...

old buildings, or beneath bridges. But you can provide habitat for bats by purchasing or building a bat house and placing it on your property. You will likely attract Big Brown Bats and Little ...

Of the world’s 1,400 bat species, only eight live in Minnesota. Four of the eight spend the winter hibernating ...

While some bat species have seen up to a 99% population decline, Rafinesque's big-eared bat has shown a strong resistance to ...