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Myotis septentrionalis, known as the northern long-eared bat [7] or northern myotis, [1] is a species of bat native to North America. [8] There are no recognized subspecies. The northern long-eared bat is about 3–3.7 inches in length, with a wingspan of 9–10 inches. It is distinguishable by its long ears when comparing it to other bats in ...
It was founded in 1974 as the first urban National Wildlife Refuge established in the United States, and it is dedicated to preserving and enhancing wildlife habitat, protecting migratory birds, protecting threatened and endangered species, and providing opportunities for wildlife-oriented recreation and nature study for the surrounding communities.
They range in size from the Taiwan broad-muzzled bat, at 3 cm (1 in) plus a 3 cm (1 in) tail, to the large myotis, at 10 cm (4 in) plus a 6 cm (2 in) tail. Like all bats, myotines are capable of true and sustained flight, and have wing lengths ranging from 2 cm (1 in) to 7 cm (3 in).
A northern long-eared bat in its hibernation habitat in southern Indiana. Credit:R. Andrew King/USFWS: Date: 18 August 2016, 13:05: Source: NLEB in a hibernaculum in southern IN, A.King: Author: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters
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USFWS manages the National Wildlife Refuge System, which consists of 570 National Wildlife Refuges, encompassing a full range of habitat types, including wetlands, prairies, coastal and marine areas, and temperate, tundra, and boreal forests spread across all 50 U.S. states.
The northern lights made an incredible display over much of the United States on Thursday — and might make a return appearance Friday night.. The aurora borealis was visible as far south as ...
Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge is a National Wildlife Refuge of the United States in Nevada.It is located in the Lahontan Valley, near the community of Fallon, sixty miles east of Reno.