The Long-Eared Bat. 
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THE PIPISTEELLE. (Vespertilio Pipistrellus.) 
This little creature, which is only an inch and a half in 
length, appears to be the commonest of all Bats in most 
parts cf Britain. It usually resides in cracks and cavi- 
ties in old brick walls and in sheltered corners about 
houses, and at the approach of evening quits its retreat, 
and flies about capturing the gnats and other small 
twilight-loving insects on which it feeds 
THE LONG-EARED BAT. 
(Vespertilio or Plecotus auritus.) 
The Loxg-eared Bat, which is not uncommon in many 
