Egyptian free-tailed bat
A species of Tadarida Scientific name : Tadarida aegyptiaca Genus : Tadarida
Egyptian free-tailed bat, A species of Tadarida
Botanical name: Tadarida aegyptiaca
Genus: Tadarida
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Description
The Egyptian free-tailed bat has fine, dense fur which is greyish brown, shading darker on the head and back and paler on the underparts, particularly around the throat. The wing are narrow and pointed with translucent light brown membranes, there is a short tail which is projects beyond the membrane connecting the wings and the ears sit close together on the top of the head and are rather rounded in shape. The face is rather bulldog-like and heavily wrinkled faces and this gives rise to the family name Molossidae, which refers to the Ancient Epirote mastiffs called molossus. Head and body length is 6–8 cm. Forearms 5 cm. 
Life Expectancy
6-10 years
Habitat
The Egyptian free-tailed bat occurs in a wide range of habitats, from arid savannas to humid uplands, so long as there is access to water both as a source of moisture for the bats and because the bats' insect food tends to congregate over and around water. It also requires cliff faces and in caves to roost in but it will also use man-made structures for roosting, such as old buildings and temples.
General Info
Behavior
Egyptian free-tailed bat is a nocturnal mammal, exhibiting crepuscular flight patterns for feeding, primarily eating insects. It follows a social structure, living in large colonies often within man-made structures. Known for a unique echolocation ability, egyptian free-tailed bat displays territorial behavior during breeding season, with males establishing temporary harems.
Distribution Area
The Egyptian free-tailed bat is widely but apparently locally distributed throughout Africa, except parts of the north west and east through the Arabia and the Middle East to south Asia as far east as Bangladesh and south to Sri Lanka.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Bats Family
Free-tailed bat Genus
Tadarida Species
Egyptian free-tailed bat 
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