MAMMALS OF OHIO f i e l d g u i d e
MAMMALS OF OHIO f i e l d g u i d e
MAMMALS OF OHIO f i e l d g u i d e
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CHIROPTERA<br />
description<br />
Uniformly medium to dark brown on<br />
the upper parts, with slightly paler<br />
under parts. The fur is relatively long<br />
and silky in appearance, compared to<br />
other Ohio bats. The ears and wing<br />
membranes are dark brown.<br />
habitat<br />
Big brown bats are found in a variety<br />
of habitats, including fields, forest<br />
openings, urban and/or suburban<br />
areas, and around water.<br />
did you know?<br />
Some bat species hibernate in caves,<br />
mines, or human-made structures,<br />
whereas other bat species hibernate<br />
in leaf litter or under tree bark during<br />
the winter.<br />
Big Brown Bat<br />
© Ohio Division of Wildlife<br />
Eptesicus fuscus<br />
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