Free-tailed Bats
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| Scientific name | Molossidae |
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| Family | Gervais |
| Mass | Mexican free-tailed bat |
| Length | Mexican free-tailed bat |
| Gestation period | Mexican free-tailed bat |
| Did you know | The free-tailed bat is so named because the tail protrudes noticeably beyond the membrane that stretches between the tail and hind legs. |
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| ID | 801398 |
About Free-tailed Bats
The Molossidae, or free-tailed bats, are a family of bats within the order Chiroptera. The Molossidae comprise the fourth-largest family of bats, containing about 110 species as of 2012. They are generally quite robust, and consist of many strong-flying forms with relatively long and narrow wings.