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The Big Brown Bat is a species of bat that is found throughout North America. They are the largest bat in the United States, and they get their name from their brown fur. They typically have a wingspan of about 12 inches, and they weigh between 2 and 4 ounces.

Big Brown Bats live in a variety of habitats, including forests, caves, and even urban areas. They prefer to roost in dark, secluded areas, such as hollow trees or buildings. They are also proficient swimmers and can be found near water sources like streams and lakes.

Big Brown Bats are mostly nocturnal, but they will sometimes come out during the day to feed. They eat a variety of insects, including mosquitoes, moths, and beetles. They can consume up to half their body weight in insects each night.

Big Brown Bats are very social animals and usually live in colonies of several hundred bats. They communicate with each other using a variety of vocalizations, including chirps, clicks, and screeches.

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Unknown
Population
IUCN Classification
Least Concern (LC)
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Geeky Facts about the Big Brown Bat

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The big brown bat hibernates in various structures, either man-made or natural environments.

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The mothers form nursery colonies to take care of the young.

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Their diet consists of flying insects.

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Vancouver Island & Northern Rockies
Vancouver Island & Northern Rockies

Vancouver Island & Northern Rockies

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11 days from

£2,999 / person

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California National Park Discovery
California National Park Discovery

California National Park Discovery

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7 days from

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Hiking in the Canadian Rockies
Hiking in the Canadian Rockies

Hiking in the Canadian Rockies

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Canada
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Active
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3 - Average

8 days from

£1,750 / person

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Hiking in Yosemite National Park
Hiking in Yosemite National Park

Hiking in Yosemite National Park

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3 - Average

5 days from

£1,960 / person

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San Francisco & Yosemite Express 3D/2N (From Los Angeles)
San Francisco & Yosemite Express 3D/2N (From Los Angeles)

San Francisco & Yosemite Express 3D/2N (From Los Angeles)

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£634 / person

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Hiking Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite
Hiking Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite

Hiking Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite

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8 days from

£1,429 / person

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Western Canada Discovery
Western Canada Discovery

Western Canada Discovery

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9 days from

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Canada & The Rocky Mountaineer
Canada & The Rocky Mountaineer

Canada & The Rocky Mountaineer

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Highlights of the West Adventure 7D/6N
Highlights of the West Adventure 7D/6N

Highlights of the West Adventure 7D/6N

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Peaks of Yosemite 8D/7N
Peaks of Yosemite 8D/7N

Peaks of Yosemite 8D/7N

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USA
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California's Great National Parks
California's Great National Parks

California's Great National Parks

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4 Day Death Valley, Yosemite, San Francisco from Las Vegas
4 Day Death Valley, Yosemite, San Francisco from Las Vegas

4 Day Death Valley, Yosemite, San Francisco from Las Vegas

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California Dreaming: Yosemite, Death Valley & Coastal Camping
California Dreaming: Yosemite, Death Valley & Coastal Camping

California Dreaming: Yosemite, Death Valley & Coastal Camping

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Hiking in Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada
Hiking in Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada

Hiking in Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada

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USA Road Trip — Yosemite, Canyons & Camping
USA Road Trip — Yosemite, Canyons & Camping

USA Road Trip — Yosemite, Canyons & Camping

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13 days from

£2,649 / person

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Canadian Rockies
Canadian Rockies

Canadian Rockies

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Canada
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