N.Y.’s smallest bat, the small-footed weighs less than a nickel. Its small size, jet black “raccoon” face mask and wings, long glossy fur, and tiny feet (hence, the name), distinguish it from other …

Always give wild animals generous personal space for your safety and theirs. The “tragus” referred to in this guide is the small cartilage point inside the shell of the ear which covers the …

Loss of bat species increases the need for chemical pesticides, increasing costs to landowners and farmers and endangering fragile ecosystems with unintended contamination and …

Each bat species has a unique call, or series of calls, that can also vary depending on the bat’s activity. The bottom right photo is a call from a Rafinesque’s big-eared bat that has been …

Big brown bats are ubiquitous throughout the United States and are found in both cities and rural environments. They usually form maternity colonies under loose bark and within small tree …

At latest count, there are 925 bat species worldwide, 44 species in North America, and 18 species that reside in Utah. All 18 of Utah’s bats eat insects. In fact, these bats are perhaps the most …

Bats play a vital role in the health of our natural world, and are fascinating creatures. They are a group of mammals that belong to the group, “Chiroptera,” which means hand-wing. All living …