There are five species of bats known to occur in Alaska. Of the three species of Myotis most commonly encountered by homeowners in SouthCentral Alaska, the little brown bat . They seem to prefer to roost in small colonies in abandoned buildings, attic spaces, or soffits. Sometimes they are found roosting in trees and rock crevices.
Bats are the only mammal to truly fly.
This ability, their nocturnal habits, and their secretiveness have contributed to their persecution. With knowledge about bats increasing this persecution is lessening, however when bats make their way into buildings it can be alarming. The best way to prevent this intrusion is to seal up crack and crevices through which bats enter the building. It is the largest bat occuring in the state of Alaska. They are dark brown, larger and display slower, more direct flight patterns than the other bats.