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silver-haired bat

mammal
Also known as: Lasionycteris noctivagans

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The silver-haired bat (Lasionycteris noctivagans) is a North American mammal. This bat is characterized by its blackish-brown fur, with each hair tipped in silvery white, giving it a distinctive appearance. The term "silvery-haired bat" is an alternative name for the same species.12

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