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Bats are unique animals and are the only mammals that can fly. Bats found in Pennsylvania range in size from, 2.9-3.5 inches in length (the pygmy or pipistrelle bat) to 5.1-5.9 inches (the hoary bat).

There are 9 different species of bat commonly found in Pennsylvania. All are insectivores, feeding primarily on insects while they fly through the air. During the winter when insects are unavailable, Pennsylvania bats will migrate south or hibernate. Of the 9 species, only the Indian bat is listed as an endangered species.

There is a difference between species that are considered threatened, endangered, or extinct species. Which of the following statements is correct?
Species that are "threatened" are in immediate danger of extinction or are already completely gone throughout their range in Pennsylvania.	Stuck?? Try these links PA Game Commission PA Game Commission Classification Meanings U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
"Endangered" is a description given to a species that may become endangered within the foreseeable future.
"Extinct" species are species that once occurred in Pennsylvania but no longer exist within their former range.
Species can be only classified as endangered, threatened, or extinct.

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