Missouri’s 14 species of bats include: Little brown myotis (Myotis lucifugus) (vulnerable to extirpation from Missouri and to extinction globally) Gray myotis (Myotis grisescens) (Missouri and federally endangered) Southeastern myotis (Myotis austroriparius) (critically imperiled in Missouri; vulnerable/apparently secure globally) Northern long-eared myotis (Myotis septentrionalis) (endangered in Missouri; threatened federally) Indiana myotis (Myotis sodalis) (Missouri and federally endangered)

🦇Wild Souls is rehabilitating many bats ! .Missouri is home to 14 bat species, all of which are insectivores, playing a vital role in controlling insect populations. These nocturnal creatures are the only mammals capable of true flight and utilize echolocation for navigation and hunting 🦇Insect Control:Bats are crucial for controlling insect populations, consuming millions of insects nightly, including mosquitoes, moths, and beetles. Unique Adaptations:Bats are the only mammals capable of powe