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pipistrelle, (genus Pipistrellus), any of about 68 species belonging to the vesper bat family (Vespertilionidae). Pipistrelles are found in almost all parts of the world.
Is a pipistrelle bat a mammal?
In the summer they use trees, buildings and bat boxes to roost. Pipistrelles are agile, fast fliers. During the breeding season males defend a territory, Females visit these territories and after mating give birth in June and July, usually to a single baby. Bats are mammals and feed their young milk.
What size is a pipistrelle bat?
The common pipistrelle is a very small species of bat. Its forearm is 27.7–32.2 mm (1.09–1.27 in) long. It has a short muzzle. It is 3.5–5.2 cm (1.4–2.0 in) long along the head-and-body, with the tail adding 2.3–3.6 cm (0.91–1.42 in).
