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Endangered Mammals

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INDIANA BAT (Myotis sodalis)

The Indiana bat is a medium-sized gray-brown bat that lives in limestone caves in many states of the Midwestern United States. It is an important species in that it eats many insects that are considered to be agricultural pests. They spend winters in caves and migrate north in spring to roost in trees with their young. Habitat disturbance and environmental pollution threaten this species throughout the Midwest.

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IUCN Status: Endangered
USFWS Status: Endangered
Major Threats: Habitat disturbance and environmental pollution
Habitat: Caves and forests
Location: Midwestern United States
Diet: Insects

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