Indiana brown bat

mammal

Also known as: Myotis sodalis

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The Indiana brown bat is a mammal native to North America. It is a migratory species, typically found in wooded areas. These bats are insectivores, feeding on moths, flies, and beetles. They are known for their nocturnal activity

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…bat (Myotis lucifugus), the endangered Indiana bat (M. sodalis), and the big brown bat (Eptesicus fuscus). The disease has since been detected in other species, several of which are endangered. However, more than 20 bat species found in the contiguous United States and Canada hibernate and, therefore, presumably are susceptible…
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…bat (Myotis lucifugus), the endangered Indiana bat (M. sodalis), and the big brown bat (Eptesicus fuscus). The disease has since been detected in other species, several of which are endangered. However, more than 20 bat species found in the contiguous United States and Canada hibernate and, therefore, presumably are susceptible…
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