The long tailed bat is found from the top of the North Island to the bottom of the South Island. The lesser short tailed bat is now found only in the Tarrua Forest Park in the North Island. They can smell very well indeed. Unlike most bats which catch their prey in the air, the short tailed bat is able to feed on the ground as well because it has no predators. February, young start catching insects.
Females leave nursery to find males.
March, mating season begins. Start building fat reserves for hibernation. April, search for suitable hibernation site.