- The Indiana Bat is a species of bat that lives in the eastern United States. It gets its name - The Indiana Bat - because it hibernates in Southern Indiana.
- They are usually a darker gray color, but can vary to a grayish-brown.
- These small mammals are about 2 inches in length. They aren't very heavy either, weighing in at around 6-9 grams.
- However, as small as they are, Indiana Bats play a large role in maintaining the bug population, resulting in healthier crops and healthier people.
- These bats are endangered, their numbers lessening each year due to White Nose Disease, habitat destruction, and human disturbance.