15 facts about the bumblebee bat
1) The bat is about 29 mm - 33 mm (1.1" to 1.3")
2) The bat weights about 2 grams (0.074 oz. or 2 paperclips)
3) They use echolocation to find their way around
4) The ears are large compared to the rest of the body
5) The bat surprisingly has a minuscule tail
6) The bat is commonly red or gray coloring
7) has webbing between the hind legs
8) The scientific name is Craseonyeteris Thonglongya
9) Has a pig-like snout
10)The life span is unknown
11)The gestation period is also unknown
12) It is physically impossible to have a bat in captivity, because most carry rabies (which can be deadly)
13) The bat typically roosts in limestone caves for warmth
14) Due to its small numbers, its ecosystem impact on prey is not substantial
15) Kitti's Hog-Nosed Bat is listed as "vunerable" on IUCN Redlist and "endangered" on the U.S. endangered species list.
2) The bat weights about 2 grams (0.074 oz. or 2 paperclips)
3) They use echolocation to find their way around
4) The ears are large compared to the rest of the body
5) The bat surprisingly has a minuscule tail
6) The bat is commonly red or gray coloring
7) has webbing between the hind legs
8) The scientific name is Craseonyeteris Thonglongya
9) Has a pig-like snout
10)The life span is unknown
11)The gestation period is also unknown
12) It is physically impossible to have a bat in captivity, because most carry rabies (which can be deadly)
13) The bat typically roosts in limestone caves for warmth
14) Due to its small numbers, its ecosystem impact on prey is not substantial
15) Kitti's Hog-Nosed Bat is listed as "vunerable" on IUCN Redlist and "endangered" on the U.S. endangered species list.