FEB., 1912. MAMMALS OF ILLINOIS AND WISCONSIN CORY. 



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GROUP 6. Order CHIROPTERA. Bats. 



Fore limbs modified and fingers greatly elongated, supporting a leathery mem- 

 brane which is attached to the hind limbs and body 

 and forms a wing. 



Body covered with soft fur; wings more or 

 less bare. Most of our Bats are comparatively 

 small and they are often observed flying about 

 in the evening. 



Family VESPERTILIONID/E. Bats, p. 445. 



