Background

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Bats are flying mammals! They eat thousands of insects each night, providing a hugely beneficial service to our ecosystem. Most bats are nocturnal and roost mainly in caves. Austin is home to over one million the Mexican Free-Tailed bats, among other species.

 

Fun Facts

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• Bats are the only flying mammal.

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• Bats use echolocation to find food in the dark.

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• The world's largest bat colony is in Texas in Bracken Cave.

 

Bat Concerns

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Do not handle a bat. If you find bat, please contact Austin Bat Refuge for help.

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Website: https://austinbatrefuge.org      

 

Phone: 512-695-4116

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