Mexican free-tailed bat on cactus (8006836616)a

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Mexican free-tailed bat on cactus (8006836616)a

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Summary

There are so many bats leaving the cave, some are blown into dearby vegetation. This bat was stuck on a cactus, but later freed itself. Bat wing tissue heals quickly if damage is not too severe.

photo credit: USFWS/Ann Froschauer

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tadarida brasiliensis
wounded animals
us fish and wildlife service
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Date

17/09/2012
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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