Mammals
Pallid Bat
Antrozous pallidus
A pale-coloured bat with large ears adapted for listening for ground insects. Found in arid grasslands and shrub-steppe.
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Field Note
Pallid bats listen carefully to detect insects moving on the ground.
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Where to Spot It at ABNC
Watch for bats at dusk in open grassland and shrub areas.
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Why It Matters
Bats are key predators of night insects and help control pest populations.
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Good to Know
A pale bat with big ears that hunts insects on the ground.