




Myotis myotis
The Mouse-eared Bat is a small, friendly bat that loves to eat insects. They have big ears and can be found hanging upside down in dark places, like caves and trees.
Habitat: Caves and forests
The Mouse-eared Bat is a relatively large bat with long, broad wings and distinctively large, greyish-brown ears, giving it a mouse-like appearance. Its dorsal fur is reddish-brown, contrasting with its lighter greyish-white underside.





Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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A baby bat, called a pup, clings to its mother even during flight!
Their big ears are so sensitive, they can hear a beetle's tiny footsteps!
These bats often walk on the ground to catch juicy beetles and spiders!
They gather in huge cave colonies, thousands strong, making their homes buzz!
Mouse-eared Bats can hunt silently by using very quiet echolocation calls, making it hard for prey to detect them.
Mouse-eared Bats can pick up prey directly from the ground while flying, a special skill for catching larger insects.
Mouse-eared Bats create a detailed 'sound map' of their surroundings using echolocation, helping them navigate in darkness.
This bat loves to snack on big insects like beetles and spiders, often finding them on the ground.

Strix aluco
Common predator of bats in their European forest habitat.
Martes martes
Agile nocturnal hunter of bats in their European forest range.

Carabus nemoralis
A primary food source, often caught from the forest floor.
Forficula auricularia
These ground-dwelling insects are a part of its diet.
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Cave dwelling describes organisms specifically adapted to live in underground cave systems, often exhibiting specialized traits due to lack of light.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Echolocation is a biological sonar used by animals to navigate, hunt, and communicate by emitting sound waves and interpreting the echoes.
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Bats are usually shy and won't hurt you, but it's best to watch them from a distance.
6.9-7.9 cm
35-45 cm
0.028-0.045 kg
10-20 years
35 km/h
This bat loves to snack on big insects like beetles and spiders, often finding them on the ground.
Caves and forests
Foraging
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