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Endangered Florida bonneted bats discovered at FGCU campus

Original: More treat than trick: Endangered Florida bonneted bats found at FGCU

Florida Gulf Coast University reports that endangered Florida bonneted bats have been found on its campus. The species, Florida's largest bat and one of its rarest mammals, is limited mainly to South Florida. University coverage described the find around Halloween as 'more treat than trick', highlighting the value of local habitat for a species on the federal endangered list.

Why now: The discovery of a rare endangered species on campus is striking news, timed with Halloween interest in bats.

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