In order to survive the cold Michigan winter months, bats must hibernate. This is due to the fact that there is not enough insects flying around in the winter to support an active metabolism. Bat require specific temperatures for hibernation ranging from 35-40 degrees Fahrenheit. read more
In order to survive the cold Michigan winter months, bats must hibernate. This is due to the fact that there is not enough insects flying around in the winter to support an active metabolism. read more
Some species do both. Here in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, we have two different bats that will establish roosts in attics or sheds: the big brown bat and the little brown bat. The Big Brown Bat Hangs Around in Winter. The big brown bat, in particular, often remains to winter in our region. read more
Besides being nocturnal, some bat species are known to pack it in during the winter as well. Not all bats hibernate, but those that do usually live at high latitudes where insect prey becomes scarce during cold months. read more