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Fun facts about the spotted bat

There are thousands of species of bats around the world, so there is never a vacuum when it comes to learning something new and interesting about bats. Even better than bat fun facts is learning about a new species of bat you’ve never heard of before. How about the spotted bat? This bat is unique compared to some of its related species. Read on if you want to learn some cool things about spotted bats!

Most distinctive features

The spotted bat is scientifically known as Euderma maculatum. In this article, both nicknames will be used to describe this interesting species of bat. Its most distinguishable features are probably its ears. They are large and quite remarkable for their pinkish hue. Its wings are also transparent pink. As for their body, they are easily distinguished by their jet black fur and large white spots. They have two white spots on the shoulders and two more on the rump. Underneath, their bellies are a soft, stiff white fur.

Habitat

The most common regions to find the Euderma maculatum species are areas with open forests and rugged terrain, arid lands, and desert scrub. In fact, they migrate to warmer regions once winter sets in, and even fall into torpor throughout the season. They spread across Canada, south through the western United States, and even into Mexico. They enjoy large cliffs, open canyons, and of course, like any other bat, caves. They almost always perch near viable water sources, such as springs, rivers, lakes, and streams.

Diet

Euderma maculatum are insectivores, which means that they mainly eat insects. They particularly like moths. The interesting thing is that they do not eat the wings of the moth, only the torso!

Predators

Spotted bats, like all small bats, have a long list of predators that will choose them for food at any time of the day. This includes owls, cougars, coyotes, raccoons, skunks, and most of all, humans. Overdevelopment, pesticides, hunting, and more are ways we threaten the lives of bats.

State

Although the spotted bat is not technically on the endangered species list, it is considered to be one of the rarest bat species in North America.

Life

Female bats produce only one baby each year, usually in late May or June. Baby bats are called cubs. Researchers don’t know much about the lifespan of spotted bat species, however, bats can live for up to 20 years in the wild, depending on the region, the species, and several other factors. They live solitary lives like a colony and tend to be very territorial.

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