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Mammals • July 26, 2022

28 Different Types of Bats

Bats are nocturnal mammals that belong to the order Chiroptera, which means hand-wing in Greek. These tiny creatures live all over the world, except in the Arctic and Antarctica, and they play an essential role in nature due to their insectivorous diet. Bats are unique in appearance since they are the only flying mammals on […]

Lydia Oyelakin • July 27, 2024

Mammals • July 25, 2022

17 Different Types of Bats in Canada

If you want to attract bats to your home, bat houses are the way to go, but you must choose wisely! There are over 40 different species of bats in Canada, each with unique needs. Read on to learn about the 17 most common types of bats in Canada and which bat house will be […]

Lydia Oyelakin • July 24, 2024

Mammals • January 1, 2021

Mexican Free-tailed Bat: Profile and Information

The Mexican free-tailed bat, also referred to as the Brazilian free-tailed bat, is a medium build bat and endemic to the Americas. It is considered one of North America’s most populated mammals. Its natural inclination towards roosting in large numbers in a small number of locations makes it very prone to habitat destruction despite its […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 28, 2024

Mammals • December 18, 2019

Fish-eating Bats: Profile and Information

Bats are one of the most intriguing animals in the wild. Myotis vivesi, also known as the fish-eating bat or fish-eating myotis, is a species of bat that resides around the Gulf of California and eats fish and crustaceans. The fish-eating bat is the largest animal of the genus Myotis on the American continent. They […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • June 15, 2024

Mammals • December 3, 2019

Evening Bats: Profile and Information

Evening bats can be easily mistaken for Myotis species, even though the curved tragus can differentiate the two genera. They can also be confused with Eptesicus fuscus. Although Eptesicus fuscus is more extensive, you can also distinguish them by the lack of keel on their calcar. Evening bats are dark-brown. Their ears, on the other […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 15, 2024

Mammals • November 29, 2019

Bats: Profile and Information

Bats are members of the order Chiroptera and are the only mammals that can fly. Bats can sustain flight by flapping their spread-out digits, which are covered by thin membranous tissue (patagium) that they use for flying. These flying mammals are more maneuverable than birds. Their ability, combined with their ability to navigate their way […]