General Characteristics

Length - 3-4 inches (8-10 cm)

Wingspan :11-12 inches (27-30 cm).

Weight  : 7-9 grams.

Description

Gray bats are dark gray in color directly after they molt in July or August. Between molts, they bleach to a russet color. This difference in fur color is most apparent in females during the reproductive season

Range - The Gray Bat is located in southeastern United States and is the largest bat found in the area.

Habitat - They dwell in limestone caves, usually found near a ready water source, and they will migrate from cave to cave during the year, depending on the season.

Food -moths, crickets and, insects

Status - There used to be 10,000 bats. Now there are only 1,100 bats  remaining in the wild right now of this species. 

Reason for the status - habitat destruction and too many environmental problems.

What type of animal is it - Nocturnal

Gestation - 20-25 days

Longevity  : 14-15 years

          Gray Bat