Conservation of known roosting sites, such as rock crevices and ponderosa pine trees, as well as protection of low elevation shrub-grasslands, are important factors in helping to ensure the continued survival of the Pallid Bat. Found nowhere else in Canada. Habitat Pallid Bats occur in arid desert areas, often near rocky outcrops and water. In the Okanagan Valley, these bats are restricted to low elevation grasslands and ponderosa pine forests in the vicinity of cliff faces. Day roosts include rock crevices in steep cliffs, stone piles, man-made structures and trees.
Maternity colonies occur in horizontal rock crevices.
Young are born in late May to mid-July. Food Habits Pallid Bats are late feeders, leaving day roosts about 45 minutes after sunset. Produce a musky skunk-like odour from glands on the muzzle which may be a defensive mechanism for repelling predators. Heavy grazing may reduce availability of ground-dwelling insects. Very sensitive to human disturbance.