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Big Brown Bat

Eptesicus fuscus

Photo by Lucy Myotis
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A male big brown bat

Habitat:

Urban/suburban area

Notes:

This bat was found grounded by a citizen, who called animal control. He has a swollen lower jaw and is exhibiting signs of head trauma. Possibly hit by car.

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PublishedMarch 31, 2013

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