National Parks/ Sanctuaries
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Common Names
indiana bat
Regions
Indiana, United StatesMaryland, United StatesMissouri, United States
Population
500,000
Habitat
Caves, mines, and occasionally in trees during the summer months
Weight(in lbs) and Life Span
6 to 9 grams (0.2-0... and 14 to 15 years in the wild
Regions
Indiana, United States, Maryland, United States, Missouri, United States, New Jersey, United States, Iowa, United States, Arkansas, United States, New York, United States, Michigan, United States, Illinois, United States, Kentucky, United States, Connecticut, United States, Alabama, United States, Mississippi, United States, North Carolina, United States, Tennessee, United States, Virginia, United States, Massachusetts, United States, West Virginia, United States, Georgia, United States, South Carolina, United States, Oklahoma, United States, Ohio, United States, Pennsylvania, United States
The Indiana Bat (Myotis sodalis) is a medium-sized bat species native to eastern North America. This species is of conservation concern due to population declines caused by habitat loss, disturbance, and the fungal disease known as white-nose syndrome.
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?
