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Sammy Pilch posted an update in the group
Bats (Merit Badge) 2 months, 1 week ago
I CHOSE THE VAMPIRE BAT BECAUSE HALLOWEEN WAS ONLY A FEW WEEKS AGO AND IT MADE ME THINK OF THAT. THE SCIENTIFIC NAME IS THE DESMODUS ROTUNDIS. IT LIVES IN A COLONY WITH AN AVERAGE LIFE SPAN OF 9 YEARS.
THE BODY IS 3.5 INCHES WITH A WINGSPAN OF 7 INCHES. AND IT WEIGHS ABOUT 2 OUNCES. ONE THING THAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT FROM ALL OTHER MAMMALS IS IT…[Read more]
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Cooper Murphy posted an update in the group
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I thought it would be fun to find a ginger-colored bat. I found the Pallid bat, named for its light brown to cream-colored fur. It lives in semi-arid regions across most of the American West (from western Canada to central Mexico) and is known as a desert bat. Its fur color helps it blend into its surroundings. The Pallid Bat is 4-4.5 inches long…[Read more]
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Bunty B posted an update in the group
Bats (Merit Badge) 2 months, 1 week ago
I chose the Indiana bat. It is 4.1 to 4.9 cm in size, weights about 1/4 of an ounce. They live 5 to 9 years but can live up to 12 years. It is an insectivore eating moths, beetles, mosquitoes and midges. They live in hardwood forests. They are similar in appearance to the little brown bat with a few minor differences including pink lips.…[Read more]
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Gracie posted an update in the group
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Tyebe posted an update in the group
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We decided to do an essay on the Hoary Bat. I thought this bat sounded like whore bat and I could picture a street walking bat. However, after seeing it’s picture this bat would starve to death before getting any business..mol
The hoary bat (Aeorestes cinereus) is a species of bat in the vesper bat family, Vespertilionidae. The hoary bat…[Read more]
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That is an interesting bat with an interesting name.
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Tyebe, leave it up to you to make these bats really seem like “warm and fuzzy” friends! What a hoot! Watch out when you’re in the lane!
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Neat picture. Very good report
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Great report – I saw that bat when I was looking for one to report on too!
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Excellent report. That guy is almost even cute. 🦇
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Not a bad looking dude….would he attract any other whore bat is the question?
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Great report Tyebe. I think the bat is cute.
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We really think you are a funny kitty Tyebe. That is a really good report and you and Shoko show you are quite Batty
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Yes, we do tend to be atty occasionally. You know it comes from the cold weather and having to “batten” down our hatches. mol
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Andy McIntyre posted an update in the group
Bats (Merit Badge) 2 months, 1 week ago
I am doing my report on the Mexican free-tailed bat (Tadarida brasilensis).
The Mexican free-tailed bat is a subspecies of the Brazilian free-tailed bat. These bats are no larger than your two thumbs together. They can fly as high as 10,000 feet and forage on harmful pest insects. This bat has dark brown to dark gray fur, wrinkled lips and…[Read more]-
Doesn’t he look tiny?
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Yes he does
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How cute! Interesting that the males and females stay apart except when mating.
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Shaker Bats! The Shakers didn’t comingle.
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He sure is a wee bat. Nice report.
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That’s a tiny guy!
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Who knew states had official flying mammals? Great report. Andy!
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Nice report. Cute little guy.
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Good report Andy. We were so surprised at how much they eat
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Gracie posted an update in the group
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The silvered-haired bat (Lasionycteris noctivagans) is a medium-size bat. It’s dark brown-black hairs are tipped with silver giving it an icy appearance. The…
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MOL they are probably the ONLY silver hair mammal that DOESN’T live in Florida!!!
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You are so right Raz, That”s funny.
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MOL Raz.
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Ha Ha Ha!
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MOL, Raz. You are a comedian!
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Nice report. Very interesting little guy.
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Silver hair that looks like ice. They sound like they should be living around here.
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We chose the same one, girls! They are cool.
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They are very little
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Silver huh? I like that!
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Very nice Bat ladies
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Felix S. posted an update in the group
Bats (Merit Badge) 2 months, 1 week ago
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Tyebe posted an update in the group
Bats (Merit Badge) 2 months, 1 week ago
What the…the test say\’s I got 83% but failed….do we have to have more than 80%?
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85%
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mol….I got 83,3……so will do again. Thanks denmaster.
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Phew passed with an 87%
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you made it. Ya!! Nice to know we’re not alone.
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85% to pass, wow. I got an 80 and wondered why I did not pass. I will try again.
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It caught us but we got 100% eventually.
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Nice going, ladies!
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Sure tougher than public school. Glad we passed
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Dezi High (& RaenaBelle) joined the group
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Felix and Maggie posted an update in the group
Bats (Merit Badge) 2 months, 1 week ago
Fun class, Denmaster. Maybe we won\’t be frightened if we ever run into a bat!
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Chip posted an update in the group
Bats (Merit Badge) 2 months, 1 week ago
Thank you Denmaster. I really enjoyed this one!! And the merit badge is cool looking!!
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Felix and Maggie posted an update in the group
Bats (Merit Badge) 2 months, 1 week ago
We have chosen one of Maryland’s bats, the Silver-haired. Our state has 10 bat species, all of which fall into the Micro class. We can further subdivide our bats into tree bats and cave bats. In general, tree bats either migrate or spend the winter in tree cavities, under bark, or even under leaf litter. Cave bats tend to hibernate in caves or…[Read more]
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