In Arizona, bats are commonly found around water sources such as golf courses and ponds, and they roost in caves, attics and under bridges. Here's everything to know about bats in Arizona.

The Mexican long-nosed bat’s sister species, the lesser long-nosed bat, was already known to occupy Arizona and was removed from the federal Endangered Species List in 2018 after species recovery.

Arizona has 28 species of bats, more than almost any other U.S. State. They often choose to roost in buildings, attics and other man-made structures like bridges and storm tunnels.

Researchers at Bat Conservation International and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have verified the presence of the Mexican long-nosed bat in southeastern Arizona, expanding the habitat range ...

The Massachusetts resident was photographing the night sky at the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area when a bat flew into ...

A Massachusetts woman is now facing a $20,000 bill for rabies treatment after a bat flew into her mouth during an Arizona photography trip with her father.

News These powerhouse pest eaters are vulnerable: Report bat roosts to help recovery Published: Jun. 05, 2025, 5:00 p.m.

ABSTRACT Conservation efforts for tree- and snag-roosting bats are challenging because roost sites are difficult and costly to locate. We assessed the ability of scent detection dogs to locate bat ...