Mexican+Free-Tailed+Bat

Mexican Free-Tailed Bat Adam & Siddu

Characteristics of the bat: The Mexican Free-Tailed Bat's color is gray or brown.The bat has a long tail and stiff hair on the toes and it has wrinkled lips. Its weight is 0.4-0.7 oz. Its wing span is 12-14 in.

Habitat: They roost in caves. Bats will also choose attics, under a bridge or in abandoned buildings.

Food: They eat moths and other insects.

Other interesting facts: 1.These bats have a life span of 18 years. 2. They fly very fast and are called "jets" of the bat world. 3. These bats are found in western US,Mexico,Central America. 4. Bracken Cave near San Antonio has the densest bat colonies. 5. Mother bats recognize their babies by their unique "cry" and smell.