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brown bat

American

noun

any of several small to medium-sized common bats of the genera Myotis and Eptesicus, found worldwide in caves, trees, and buildings, including M. lucifugus little brown bat and E. fuscus big brown bat, a widespread North American species.

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Many of the victims were the little brown bat.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2024

The big brown bat, on the other hand, had more cells for breaking down protein and conserving water.

From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2024

Little brown bat females birth only one pup a year.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2023

The agency is considering granting a third species, the little brown bat, federal protections as well.

From Washington Post • Sep. 13, 2022

“Gross, man,” said Kojo, trying to high-step his way across the floor to avoid the sticky puddles of brown bat doo.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein

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