However, some species of bats commonly roost in buildings today due to loss of natural habitat. According to Barbara French, a biologist with Bat Conservation International, Many people have a few bats in their attic and never know it. But a large colony of bats can become a noise or odor nuisance. read more
Some bats found in the tropics make their own roosts called “tents” from the large leaves found in the rainforest. The bats chew on the veins of the leaves so that the leaf collapses downward forming a tent-like structure. Back to Top. Echolocation: Seeing with Ears. Although bats do have eyes, most cannot see very well. read more
Bats have been discovered roosting in all sorts of places, but there are three broad roost types that are the most common: roosts in trees, roosts in built structures and roosts in underground sites. Bats may also roost in bat boxes. UK bats do not construct roosts, but use structures that are already available. read more