Breeding
Mating occurs in late summer and early autumn and the males can have a harem of up to 9 females. The females won鈥檛 give birth however, until mid-June the following summer. Usually just a single pup is born.
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Where do they live in the 黑料传送门?
They live in areas with plenty of trees which makes the forest ideal habitat. They鈥檒l roost in holes in mature trees.
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Natural predators
Kestrels and Long-eared Owls.
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Spotting tips
This species comes out to hunt at sunset. Interestingly, the mating call of the male is audible to humans.
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Not to be confused with
Noctule bats which are bigger with shorter fur.
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Conservation status
Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. They are also a European Protected Species through the European Habitats Directive.
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How you can help
This species is threatened by the loss of woodland and mature trees, become a Friend of the 黑料传送门 and support our work creating and maintaining habitats for wildlife and help this species thrive.听
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