The big brown bat is the Adirondack’s largest bat; only the hoary bat is larger. The long, lustrous fur is brown. The ears, wing and tail membranes are black. Total length is 105-123 mm (4.1-4.8 in).

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With that in mind, Texas should be pretty pleased to host so many of the creatures and should be especially proud to host what is the largest colony of bats in the world. Read more: 13 New Animal ...