Mexican free-tailed bat
A species of Tadarida Scientific name : Tadarida brasiliensis Genus : Tadarida
Mexican free-tailed bat, A species of Tadarida
Scientific name: Tadarida brasiliensis
Genus: Tadarida
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Description
Found mostly in caves, but also under bridges and in abandoned buildings, the mexican free-tailed bat is an insatiable moth-eater. It lives in enormously large colonies and it's one of the most sociable bat species. The largest colony, boasting 20 million individuals, is located in Bracken Cave in Texas. The mexican free-tailed bat is a very fast flyer - it can reach the horizontal speed of 100 miles per hour.
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Lifespan
8-12 years
Diet
Mexican free-tailed bat primarily feeds on insects, with a distinct preference for moths and beetles. Their exceptional flight skills enable them to consume thousands of small flying insects every night, effectively controlling local insect populations.
Appearance
Mexican free-tailed bat are small, aerodynamic bats with tapered bodies and wings. Their fur is glossy and dark brown, almost black, with smoother fur on the belly. They have large ears and a short, broad tail. Females tend to be slightly larger than males. Their most notable feature is their long, pointed wings, designed for fast, continuous flight.
Behavior
Mexican free-tailed bat is a highly gregarious species, with colonies often reaching millions within confined spaces. Nocturnally active, they engage in aerial insectivory, reducing insect populations significantly. Mexican free-tailed bat is migratory, with greater distances covered by northern populations. Their echolocation abilities facilitate their nocturnal insect-hunting behaviour, an adaptation unparalleled in precision.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Bats Family
Free-tailed bat Genus
Tadarida Species
Mexican free-tailed bat 
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