This fierce-looking pallid bat is found in the western and southwestern US – mostly in deserts, scrublands, and open woodland – and has a wingspan of around 15-16 inches.

Pallid bats eat insects, centipedes, and even scorpions – they’re immune to the venom. Unlike most bats, they hunt on the ground. They fly silently through the night, using their big ears and excellent vision to locate and swoop down on their unsuspecting prey.

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