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Euderma maculatum by Batmandanandfamily, rnrgrl (3/2.5)
N27° 00.874 W80° 09.188 (WGS84) UTM 17R E 584013 N 2988331 Use waypoint: GC1HN3X Size:  Regular Hidden on 12/2/2008
In Florida, United States Difficulty:  Terrain: 
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Euderma maculatum is also called the spotted bat. They are one of America's most striking mammals. Its long, silky fur is snow white beneath and jet black above, dramatically accentuated by large white spots on its shoulders and rump. Its translucent pink ears, nearly as long as its body, are the largest of any bat found in the United States, and it has pink wings to match! Initially thought to be extremely rare, the spotted bat is now known to occupy a rather large range throughout central western North America from southern British Columbia to northern Mexico.
From its first scientific discovery in 1891 until 1965, only 35 specimens were known to science. Even now, it is one of America's least known animals, but the rarity with which it is observed likely does not reflect its true status in nature. Its habits and choice of roosting sites high in cliff crevices make the spotted bat difficult to observe and unlikely to be harmed by humans. This bat appears to feed almost exclusively on moths, which it captures high above the ground. It is one of the few bats that uses echolocation frequencies low enough to be audible to humans.
Current at 2/23/2009
2/22/2009 by exoticdvm
More than halfway through the Batman loop at this point. No DNF's and no water obstructing our path. Mission is a success. TFTC
2/21/2009 by Geo Gent
Great day today for hiking and caching. Out with NatureGuy1 making the rounds, 9.5 miles. TFTC
2/21/2009 by natureguy1
Luckily the water was all dried up today.
2/7/2009 by coyotegrl
Thanks.
2/7/2009 by talleyman01
no water this time #11
12/27/2008 by footTRAX
I kept my shoes dry all day until I did this cache. This was the last cache we did today and I was too tired to take my shoes off. Nice one! Thanks -footTRAX
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