Bats
Glacier National Park
Bats are part of the mammalian order Chiroptera, which is ancient Greek for "hand wing." There are over 1,200 species of bats worldwide, with 9 species that call Glacier National Park home. All of Glacier's bat species are insectivores (insect-eaters).
Bats are part of the mammalian order Chiroptera, which is ancient Greek for "hand wing." There are over 1,200 species of bats worldwide, with 10 species that call Glacier National Park home. All of Glacier's bat species are insectivores (insect-eaters) and include: Big brown bat (Eptesicus fuscus) Silver-haired bat (Lasionycteris noctivagans) Eastern red bat (Lasiurus borealis) Hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus) California myotis (Myotis californicus) Long-eared myotis (Myotis evotis) Little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus) Long-legged myotis (Myotis volans) Yuma myotis (Myotis yumanensis) Western small-footed bat (Myotis ciliolabrum)
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Seasons
Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Dawn, Dusk
Accessibility
In addition to driving the Going-to-the-Sun Road and other park roads, the Running Eagle Falls Nature Trail, the Swiftcurrent Nature Trail, and the Trail of the Cedars are three of Glacier’s most accessible areas. Improvements in accessibility are being made each year, and with a bit of pre-planning, all visitors can find Glacier to be a rewarding experience. Details on Glacier's accessible facilities and services can be found on the park's website nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm.
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