Southwestern Myotis Myotis auriculus Burro Mountains NEW MEXICO United States May Adult CAPTIVE Vespertilionidae

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This small bat uses is disproportionately large ears to locate flying insects through echolocation. Each species of bat has a uniquely shaped face.

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