| Silver-haired Bat | ||
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Classification(s) : | Prey |
| Cat Name : | Bat | |
| Common Name : | Silver-haired Bat | |
| Scientific Name : | Lasionycteris noctivagans | |
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| Physical Description : | Silver-haired bats are small creatures with leathery wings; their fur ranges in color from black to dark brown and the fur on their backs has frosted tips. |
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| Physical Statistics : | Length: 3.5 – 4.6 Inches (90 – 117 Millimeters) |
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| Behavior : | Silver-haired bats roost during the day and feed on insects at treetop level or just above rivers and streams at night; in fall they migrate south, and in spring they migrate north. |
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| Social Organization : | Solitary |
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| Approval Level : | None; Silver-haired bats are fairly common and their presence does not indicate a specific environmental situation. | |
| Kill Difficulty : | Low; Silver-haired bats are small and lack any weaponry that would be harmful to cats. |
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| Training Level : | Specialty - Bat; Silver-haired bats go out to feed after sunset, and hunt in the air. |
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| Hunting Tactic : | Bats | |
| Food Quality : | Low; The difficulty of hunting these bats is not redeemed by their taste or level of nutrition. | |
