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Animals
A large, tough bat often seen first at dusk over streetlights and parking lots.
Field facts
HabitatTowns, farms, woodland edge
RangeStatewide
When to lookYear-round; hibernates in buildings and caves
StatusLeast Concern (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesLittle brown bat — noticeably smaller
Field note: It flies earlier in the evening and in colder weather than most Indiana bats.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
If a bat gets indoors, open a window and let it leave on its own.
Never handle a bat.
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