Little Brown Bat

Myotis lucifugus

mammals

3 Can hurt you danger 3 out of 5

Photo by SMBishop (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons

What you should know

Eats thousands of mosquitoes every night, which makes it a hero. Never pick up a bat lying on the ground.

A bat that lets you get close is probably sick. A healthy one wants nothing to do with you.

Treat it with respect, keep your distance, and tell a grown-up if you see one up close.

Always ask a grown-up before you touch any animal or plant. If something bites or stings you, tell an adult right away.

Read more about the little brown bat at Wikipedia.