| The length from head to
end of its tail 5.1-5.9 “, from wing tip to
wing tip is 13-16” Weight is .7 to1.2 oz. Minnesota’s largest bat. The
color is blackish-brown or tan colored at the base and the tips are
frosted or grey. The tail membrane is fully furred. Ears are short and
round. Hoary bats are tree bats and will migrate long distances to a`
warmer climate for the winter months. The breeding takes place in
late summer. The female will store the sperm and eggs until spring. The
gestation is 60-90 day. The female will usually have two pups. The pups
are weaned and able to fly in 33days. |
