National Parks/ Sanctuaries
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Common Names
eastern small-footed bat
Regions
Delaware, United StatesNew Jersey, United StatesAlabama, United States
Population
10,000
Habitat
Forested and rocky areas, including deciduous forests and mixed woodlands
Weight(in lbs) and Life Span
4 to 8 grams and 10 to 15 years in the wild
Regions
Delaware, United States, New Jersey, United States, Alabama, United States, Arizona, United States, Canada, Connecticut, United States, Kentucky, United States, Maine, United States, Maryland, United States, Missouri, United States, New Hampshire, United States, New York, United States, North Carolina, United States, Ohio, United States, Oklahoma, United States, Pennsylvania, United States, South Carolina, United States, Tennessee, United States, Virginia, United States, West Virginia, United States, Massachusetts, United States
The Eastern Small-footed Bat (Myotis leibii) is an endangered bat species found in eastern North America. The esxact remaining population is unknown but generally decreasing. The main threats to this species include habitat loss, disturbance of roosting sites, and the spread of white-nose syndrome. Conservation efforts focus on protecting roosting sites, monitoring population trends, and studying its ecology.
Activity Instructions
- Draw the Animal: Use the next page to draw a picture of the animal. Use your imagination and make it colorful!
- Write an Essay: Write a short essay about the conservation efforts to save this animal. Here are some questions to guide you:
- Why is this species important in its ecosystem?
- What are the threats it faces, and how can we help?
- What do you find most interesting about this species?
