Northern Hairy-legged Myotis

Fascinating facts about the Northern Hairy-legged Myotis

• Bats rely on high-frequency echolocation calls that weaken quickly in warm air. Experiments in Costa Rica showed that when temperatures rise, some bats tweak call loudness and length to keep prey detection steady, even though peak frequency stayed the same.
• 146 recorded bat species, a tally that spans eight families and 71 genera. where 20 species are endemic and the country holds the world's highest count of endemic bats.

At a glance

About the Northern Hairy-legged Myotis

In the velvety darkness of a moonless night, the Northern Hairy-legged Myotis unfurls its delicate wings, a whispered promise of movement and mystery. As it takes to the air, its flight is a mesmerizing dance of twists and turns, the echolocation calls piercing the silence like a series of high-pitched whispers, guiding the bat through the shadows in search of insects to devour. With its striking hairy legs and agile form, this bat is a master of the nocturnal realm, its very existence a testament to the magic that unfolds beneath the cover of darkness.

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