Mammals of Pennsylvania—Red Bat

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Common Name: Red bat

Scientific Name: Lasiurus borealis

Habitat: Woodlands.

Diet: Insects caught in flight.

Interesting Facts: One to four young are born in June and cling to the mother in flight until they are too large for her to manage.

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