Townsend's big-eared bat

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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1. How big is Townsend's big-eared bat?Body length approximately 3-4 inches (7.5-10 cm), wingspan 10-12 inches (25-30 cm)
2. What is the scientific name?Corynorhinus townsendii
3. What is the diet?Insectivore, specializing in moths, but also consuming other nocturnal flying insects
4. What is Townsend's big‑eared bat?It is a small bat that lives in western North America and has ears almost as long as its body.
5. Why do Townsend's big‑eared bats have such large ears?The huge ears help the bat hear very well and use echolocation to find insects in the dark.

Nocturnal: Exhibiting activity patterns primarily during the night, contrasting with diurnal activity.
Insectivore: An organism that primarily consumes insects as its food source.
Echolocation: A biological sonar system used by bats to navigate and locate prey by emitting sound waves and interpreting echoes.
Vesper Bat: A family of bats (Vespertilionidae) characterized by their nocturnal habits and diverse diets, often including insects.