Townsend's Big-eared Bat
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Townsend's Big-eared Bat
Corynorhinus townsendii
Townsend's Big-eared Bat is a small bat with big ears! These bats love to eat insects and can be found in caves and forests. They use their ears to hear very well and find their food in the dark.
Habitat: Caves and forests
Appearance
The Townsend's Big-eared Bat has light brown to grayish-brown fur and a small, blunt snout. Its most striking features are its enormous, nearly translucent ears, which can be almost half the length of its body, and two distinct glandular lumps on its muzzle.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderChiropteraFamilyVespertilionidaeGenusCorynorhinus
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Their ears are so long they can roll them up like a ram's horn while resting!
They can hang upside down for hours and hours without ever getting tired!
This bat gives birth to only one tiny baby, called a pup, each year.
Unlike many bats, they hibernate through winter instead of flying south.
Special abilities
Ability
Super Sonar Ears
Townsend's Big-eared Bat has giant ears that help them hear the faintest echoes for precise echolocation, guiding them in total darkness.
Ability
Whisper Hunter
Townsend's Big-eared Bat can fly almost silently, allowing them to sneak up on unsuspecting insect prey without being detected.
Ability
Moth Magnet
Townsend's Big-eared Bat has specialized teeth and jaw muscles that help them capture and consume the bodies of soft-bodied moths.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 8.5-11 cm
- Wingspan
- 30-34 cm
- Weight
- 0.007-0.012 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-20 years
- Top Speed
- 30 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1
- Gestation
- 50-100 days
Diet & Feeding
They mainly eat moths and other small flying insects they catch in the air or off surfaces!
Primary Foods
- moths
- beetles
- lacewings
- small flies
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Aerial
Aerial creatures spend a significant portion of their lives airborne, utilizing flight for various activities such as hunting, migration, or nesting.
Cave Dwelling
Cave dwelling describes organisms specifically adapted to live in underground cave systems, often exhibiting specialized traits due to lack of light.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Echolocation
Echolocation is a biological sonar used by animals to navigate, hunt, and communicate by emitting sound waves and interpreting the echoes.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Bats are usually shy and won't bother you. Just watch them from a distance!
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Townsend's Big-eared Bat?
The easiest way to identify Townsend's Big-eared Bat is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How long is Townsend's Big-eared Bat?
8.5-11 cm
What is Townsend's Big-eared Bat's wingspan?
30-34 cm
How much does Townsend's Big-eared Bat weigh?
0.007-0.012 kg
How long does Townsend's Big-eared Bat live?
10-20 years
How fast can Townsend's Big-eared Bat move?
30 km/h
What does Townsend's Big-eared Bat eat?
They mainly eat moths and other small flying insects they catch in the air or off surfaces!
Where is Townsend's Big-eared Bat usually found?
Caves and forests
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