How many species of bats are in the United States and Canada?
Some 40 species live in the United States and Canada. Worldwide there are 900 species of bats. Where do most bats live in the United States? Bats can be found living in almost any conceivable shelter, though they are best known for living in caves. Many species have adapted to living in buildings as they natural habitat has been destroyed. How many offspring does a female bat have in a year? Bats, for their size, are the slowest reproducing mammals on earth. On average, a female bat rears only one young yearly. Most bats that live in the United States mate in the fall just before entering hibernation. The young have reached adult size by three months of age. How old do bats live to be? Bats are long-lived with a life-span of over 20 years. What is the most effective control method for bats? The only effective control method is exclusion. Effective bat proofing requires placement of fine mesh over entry and exit sites, so that the netting serves as a one-way exist or by caulking. Where
