Hibernation
Big brown bats hibernate during the winter months, often in different locations than their summer roosts. Winter roosts tend to be natural subterranean locations such as caves and underground mines where temperatures remain stable; it is still unknown where a large majority of Big Brown Bats spend the winter. If the weather warms enough, they may awaken to seek water, and even breed.
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