#Hoary bat

[transgender-chiroptera]

Freya the Hoary Bat, via

#Haaaiiii freya :3 #Hoary bat #microbat #bat

[loveisinthebat]

Sugar Donut

#Hoary bat #bats of North America #Bat of the day #Daily bat #bat #bats #batposting #cute bats #cute animals #Weeeehhooooo

[flittermousing]

I like bats a normal amount

#ok to reblog #The Flying Fox #Flying Fox #The Fruit Bat #Fruit Bat #The Wrinkle-faced Bat #Wrinkle-faced Bat #The Vampire Bat #Vampire Bat #The Hoary Bat #Hoary Bat #The Hammer-headed Bat #Hammer-headed Bat #The Brown Bat #Brown Bat #The Silver-haired Bat #Silver-haired Bat #The Spotted Bat #Spotted Bat #The Pallid Bat #Pallid Bat #The Eastern Red Bat #Eastern Red Bat #bat fun #bat meme #bats #bat #chiroptera

[lousydrawingsforgoodpeople]

#bat #hoary bat #doodles #bad art #lousy drawings #doodle

[feather-bone]

Shooting star 🌟

[ID: an illustration of a hoary bat flying, facing to the left. It is against a galaxy background with stylized stars. A shooting star leaps by just over its head. End]

This is gonna be one of the prints for September’s print club!

#bats #bat #space #stars #galaxy #animals #hoary bat

[toadalled]

A sketch sheet of Poff, Poff and more Poff!🦇

It was an absolute honor getting to draw my own character for a project like this. Not only was it loads of fun, I now have the most comprehensive reference sheet for any of my characters.

#My art #my characters #Poff #bat #bat dragon #Hoary bat #red bat #chiroptera #commission

[rate-every-bat]

If you haven't done it already, you should rate the Hoary Bat 💞 They're my favourite and I would love to see your opinion on them

Absolutely, let's do it!

Today's Bat: Hoary Bat

The Hoary Bat has always put me in mind of a little powdered donut. There's an abandoned mining cave that's been turned into a museum and nature preserve in my area, and bat spotters frequently find these frosted babies hanging out there during the summer. I'd really love to spot one in person, but for now, I'll settle for this precious picture:

Environmental Impact: The Hoary Bat has an incredibly wide habitat range across North and Central America, even reaching as far as Hawaii. With such a wide range, it's no surprise that they've split into several subspecies (which is so, so cool). They migrate from north to south in the autumn, or hibernate for short bursts using a "butt blanket" and torpor state to withstand cooler temperatures. Interestingly, they predate several pest species, but have a relatively restricted diet compared to other North American insectivorous bats. These guys also catch rabies fairly frequently, which is another hit to their score here.

🦇🦇🦇/5

Beauty: Oh, these guys are angels. Their wide faces and perfectly round eyes make them look like Precious Moments dolls with wings. Their coats, multi-colored with a delicate white frost, are the peak of winter fashion. I can't think of a single thing that would make these guys more appealing... top marks!

🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇/5

Power: Hoary Bats are largely solitary throughout the year. Upon mating in the autumn, the female retains sperm in her reproductive tract. She'll reserve it all winter, and come spring, she will fertilize her eggs and give birth by early summer. Delayed fertilization allows them to choose whether or not conditions are right to rear young, and controls for their generally lonesome nature. I first learned about this ability with bears, and I continue to find it fascinating. I will have to deduct points from the Power score, however, for their decidedly anti-clean-power stance: their leading cause of mortality is striking wind turbines.

🦇🦇🦇/5

Overall: This upcoming summer, hit your local mine. Maybe you'll find a Hoary Bat... or me, with a camera.

🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇/5

(Today's sources: Animal Diversity Web, Bat Conservation International)

(PS: I couldn't find a convenient spot to mention this, but the Hawaiian Hoary bat is actually endangered. They're the only remaining native land mammal in Hawaii according to the National Parks Service. BCI lists some conservational efforts, which I'd recommend reading up on and advocating for if you're able. Thank you!)

#rate every bat #bats #rating animals #wildlife #hoary bat #conservation #ask

[witty-creatures]

Happy Pride Month!

Have a soft sculpture of a Hoary Bat that I finally finished, he is so leetol and I love him.

#wit art #artdoll #creature design #bat #hoary bat

[slipknoob101]

Ladies and Gentlemen: HER!

My first ever real life encounter with a Hoary Bat! They are the largest species of bat in Illinois. SHE IS ONLY A JUVENILE!!!!!!!!!

She was around 23 grams weight and her wing span was around 48mm! She was very vocal as well her hisses were very loud!

I've studied their calls and I've been hoping to see one in real life. She's so pretty and I'm so proud of my team 💗

Look at her cute ears and that gorgeous fur!

Here's our reactions:

Professor: *from a distance* HEY YALL WE CAUGHT A HOARY BAT

Me: *running to the net* NO WAY. YOU'RE JOKING!?!?!

Professor: Can't you hear the hissing?

I stopped. And heard the hissing and knew at that moment it was a Hoary!

What a night 🌙

#bats #biology #nature #science #field research #hoary bat #late night

[lilybug-02]

Happy Spooky Month! Have this Hoary Bat 🦇 ❤️

#bread #bats #hoary bat #video #Youtube

[transgender-chiroptera]

Hoary bat

no source, was sent to me. posting it because it's fucking funny

#hoary bat #bat #microbat

[loveisinthebat]

Enlightenment

#Hoary Bat #Bats of North America #Bat of the day #daily bat #bat #bats #batposting #cute bats #cute animals #You love to see them #They've Reached enlightenment

[flittermousing]

via pabatrescue on Instagram

#hoary bat #bat fun #queued #cute #bats #chiroptera

[dinoserious]

my internet was out for the past ~4 days but its back now. bat man

#sketch #bat #hoary bat #anthro #furry #whee he he!

[adigitalsky]

in love with the rotund features of the hoary bat

#sky speaks #bat #animal #hoary bat #pencil #traditional art

[todaysbat]

Not any specific species, but just the fluffiest bat you can think of!

image description: Profile picture of one of the fluffiest bat species, the hoary bat.

image source: Merlin Tuttle

#anonymous #hoary bat #Lasiurus cinereus