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The Greater Horseshoe Bat is a spectacular bat that is found in Europe and Asia. It is the largest bat in the region, and it has a horseshoe-shaped noseleaf that gives it its name. This bat is a wonderful sight to see, as it gently glides through the air on wings that span up to 25 inches.

The Greater Horseshoe Bat is a very impressive creature, and it has some unique features that set it apart from other bats. For example, it has a large horseshoe-shaped noseleaf that helps it to detect sounds. This bat also has furry wings that help it to stay warm in cold weather, and its large size makes it easy to spot.

The Greater Horseshoe Bat is a gentle creature that prefers to fly slowly and gracefully through the air.

Animal population

Unknown

Population
IUCN Classification

Least Concern (LC)

IUCN Classification

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Geeky Facts about the Greater Horseshoe Bat

Fact 1

The greater horseshoe bat now tends to roost in old houses, churches and barns.

Fact 2

Greater Horseshoe bats have a distinctive horseshoe-shaped flap of skin on their nose.

Fact 3

They echolocate at a constant frequency of 82kHz that sounds like a series of continuous warbles on a bat detector.

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