This free-tailed bat prefers warm climates and is most commonly found in northern South America, Central America, and the Caribbean Islands. It is believed that several colonies that have been found roosting in buildings in the Florida Keys are members of this family. Learn more about the Molossus molossus, more commonly known as a Pallas's Mastiff Bat, in this easy-to-read species overview by the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.

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molossus molossus, pallas's mastiff bat, smithsonian, chiropterans (bats)

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
• The intended use for this resource is Instructional