The gray sac-winged bat can be found in Mexico, Baja California, and Central America. There are 51 known species of sac-winged bats. They are a species in the family Emballonuridae. These bats face the threats of habitat loss and
The bumblebee bat, aka Kitti’s hog-nosed bat or hognosed bat, is the smallest known species of bat in the world. They can only be found in western Thailand and southeast Myanmar. They dwell among limestone caves near rivers.
The greater bulldog bat, aka fisherman bat, is among the few species of bat that preys on fish; where other bats prey on insects or feast on fruit, or nectar. These bats can be found throughout Mexico, Central America, and most
The lesser short-nosed fruit bat can be found in southern and southeastern Asia. They are among the smaller species of megabats. These bats tolerate a range of habitats such as lower montane forests, disturbed forests,
The Madagascan rousette, aka Madagascar rousette, is a species of megabat that hails from the coastal regions of Madagascar. They prefer forests, caves, and subterranean habitats. Sadly, due to habitat loss, hunting, and
The Ryukyu flying fox, aka Ryukyu fruit bat, can be found on a few islands of Japan, the Philippines, and Taiwan. They prefer tropical and subtropical dry forests and swamps. Unfortunately, due to the threats of habitat loss,
The evening bat hails from the eastern half of the United States, on down to Mexico. They are a member of the vesper bat family. These bats roost under bark, within Spanish moss, in tree cavities, and also in
The hoary bat can be found from Canada, to the United States, throughout Mexico, into Central America, and down throughout much of South America. They prefer coniferous forests and woodlands and hunt over lakes, slow
The banana bat, aka trumpet-nosed bat or Colima long-nosed bat, hails from the states of Colima, Michoacán, and Guerrero, in Mexico. They prefer subtropical or tropical dry shrublands
The eastern red bat is pretty much commonplace throughout Canada, United States, and Mexico. They are considered the second most common bat species in North America; with the hoary bat being #1
