A common sight at dusk, bats are the only mammal capable of true flight. Their order, Chiroptera, is the second largest order of mammals after rodents, comprising about 20% of all classified mammal species worldwide. There are over 1,400 species of bats in the world – 45 are native to the United States, 11 can be spotted in Louisiana.
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Three Most Common Bats in Louisiana
Bats are among a small group of flying mammals, and they are the only furred animal with this ability. Their wings are actually elongated hands that