1. Jacob Bliss Wildlife & Fisheries CHIROPTERA

2. About Bats Not a rodent Only true flying mammals 925 known species (20% of mammals) Found on all continents except Antarctica Where Bats are found

3. Types of Bats Cave Dwellers vs. Tree Dwellers White Nose Syndrome Megachiroptera Primarily plant (fruit, nectar, etc.) eaters Visually-oriented Do not hibernate Microchiroptera Primarily insect eaters Echolocation Some hibernate

4. Threats to Bats White Nose Syndrome (Cave Dwellers) Habitat Destruction Predation Snakes Owls Feral cats

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