Pallid Bat
Pallid bats are a species of vesper bat that can be found in the Great Basin National Park. They have long, pointed ears and usually appear grayish-brown in color. Pallid bats often roost in caves during the day and hunt for food at night. These animals feed mainly on large insects such as moths, beetles, and grasshoppers. They use echolocation, or sound waves, to locate their prey. Pallid bats are relatively rare and their population is decreasing due to habitat destruction. As such, the park has established a number of conservation methods to protect them.
Long-eared Myotis
The Long-eared Myotis, or long-tailed myotis, is another species of bat that can be found in the park. These bats have small bodies and dark brown fur with a distinctive white patch on their undersides. They roost in caves during the day and feed on flying insects like moths and mosquitoes at night. Long-eared myotis are extremely sensitive to environmental disturbances, such as light pollution and human disturbance. It's important to keep noise levels down and minimize artificial light sources that can disturb these animals when visiting the park.
Badger
The American badger is a small mammal that can be found in the Great Basin National Park. Badgers have long bodies with short legs and are covered in gray, tan, or black fur with white spots on their backs. They feed mainly on rodents, such as ground squirrels and mice, but will also eat insects, reptiles, amphibians, and carrion. Badgers are usually solitary animals but have also been known to live in groups or small family units.
Ringtail Cat
The ringtail cat, or basin wildcat, is a species of small mammal that is native to the Great Basin National Park. These cats have grayish-brown fur with distinctive black and white stripes on their tails. They are nocturnal animals and feed mainly on rodents, birds, lizards, and other small animals. Ringtails can often be found in rock crevices or under bushes for protection from predators.