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Common Names
ozark big-eared bat
Regions
Arkansas, United StatesMissouri, United StatesOklahoma, United States
Population
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Weight(in lbs) and Life Span
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Regions
Arkansas, United States, Missouri, United States, Oklahoma, United States
The Ozark big-eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii ingens) is an endangered subspecies of Townsend's big-eared bat found only in some regions the United States. The estimated remaining population of Ozark big-eared bats is uncertain but believed to be small and declining. Threats to the species include habitat loss, disturbance of roosting sites, and white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease affecting bat populations. Conservation efforts involve protecting and managing roosting habitats, monitoring populations, and research on disease mitigation.
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- 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?
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