Myotis myotis  Borkhausen 1797

Greater Mouse-eared Bat, Large Mouse-eared Bat, Mouse-eared Bat, Mouse-eared Myotis

Life-size model

Zoological classification

Mammalia
Order: Chiroptera
Family: Vespertilionidae

Habitat

It forages over woodland edge, open woodland and pasture. It preys on large insects, mainly beetles and crickets, gleaned from the ground, also feeds on spiders. It roosts in underground sites all year in much of range, and in buildings (loft-spaces) in summer in northern parts. Occasionally it forms small colonies in trees. It is an occasional migrant; the longest recorded movement is 436 km (Simon et al. 2004).

Sources

Myotis myotis is a western Palaearctic species; it occurs in western, central and southern Europe (with individual records from southern England and southern Sweden) and in Asia Minor and in the Levant.

Further information

The Greater Mouse-Eared Bat is highly protected.
Because the models are artifical, the Conventions on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora do not apply, there is no permit required.

Description of the model:

The models are produced using high quality epoxy resin, reinforced with glassfibres. Eyes are made of glass.
The models were coloured using non-fade paint and varnish. As a result they are protected from damage typical caused by insects and changing climate.
Modelmaker is Susanne Henssen.

Each animal is individually made in order to create unique groups according to your needs. Please tell us where the modelgroup shall be fixed.

Price:

each 300,00 €

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Reference for the text:

Chiroptera Specialist Group 1996. Myotis myotis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.