BRITISH MAMMALS 



forward so as to resemble a proboscis, and may be distinctly seen if the 

 observer is posted immediately below the Bat." 



From observations made by various naturalists, the long-eared Bat appears 

 to hunt for prey throughout the whole night, when it can often be re- 

 cognised by its high-pitched notes. 



The specimen shown in the plate was taken while hibernating under 

 the roof of a neighbour's house where two others were obtained at the same 

 time. 



They are also fond of caves as a winter resort, where as far as I have 

 noticed they usually hibernate apart, though other species may inhabit the 

 same cavern. 



I have found this so when visiting Mr. Heatly Noble's cave near Henley- 

 on-Thames and in another resort used by different species near Godalming. 

 This Bat is easily tamed, and takes more readily to confinement than others. 



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