Townsend's Big-eared Bat Phylum : Chordata Class : Mammalia Order : Chiroptera Family : Vespertilionidae Genus : Corynorhinus Species : C. townsendii Body Length : 4in (10cm) Wingspand : 11in (28cm) IUCN Status : Least Concern The ears of a Townsend's Big-eared Bat can grow as long as 2.5cm, which is astounding considering that that is 25% of their body length! These flying mammals can be found throughout western North America, ranging from southern Canada down into Mexico. Townsend's Big-eared bats are phenomenal fliers, and feed almost exclusively on moths that they pick off of trees. Echolocation and low frequency sounds play a major role in their hunting and bat-to-bat communication . They are able to receive sound thanks to their massive ears, that they can swivel about to focus in on moving targets. Young bats also make unique chirping calls that their mothers use to locate them. Mating takes place in the fall, and fertilization is delayed until t...
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