Pallid bat
A species of Pallid bat Scientific name : Antrozous pallidus Genus : Pallid bat
Pallid bat, A species of Pallid bat
Botanical name: Antrozous pallidus
Genus: Pallid bat
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Description
Pallid bats are medium-sized bats but they have very large ears and huge eyes. They keep three separate roosts: a warm day roost in an attic or within shutters or crevices, a night roost in the open but near foliage, and their place of hibernation where they sleep in groups deep within canyon wall crevices, in abandoned buildings, and inside caves where temperatures are constant. Unlike most bats, the pallid bat does not consume food in flight but rather forages on the ground for large bugs, like scorpions and praying mantises, and then take the meal to their roost to eat.
Size
6 - 8 cm
Life Expectancy
9-11 years
Feeding Habits
Pallid bat primarily consumes insects, including terrestrial non-insect arthropods, and occasionally preys on small mammals and reptiles. It engages in foraging and hunting at night, displaying unique dietary preferences for larger prey such as scorpions and centipedes.
Habitat
temperate, terrestrial, savanna or grassland, forest, scrub forest, suburban, agricultural, caves
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Behavior
Pallid bat is a nocturnal species that roosts in caves, mines, or other similar structures during the day. Its foraging patterns are unique as it can forage low or high above the ground, sweeping over fields or diving into canyons. Typically, these creatures are solitary but may form small groups. Distinctively, they exhibit a torpor behavior, enabling survival in cooler climates.
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