Bonneted bats found at FGCU

An FGCU student researcher has confirmed that the endangered Florida bonneted bat regularly forages on the university's campus in Lee County.

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An FGCU student researcher has confirmed that the endangered Florida bonneted bat regularly forages on the university's campus in Lee County.
Allison Goodwin first heard the bat's distinctive call in 2025 and used acoustic monitoring to verify the species' presence with above 95% confirmation.
The finding matters because the bonneted bat is Florida's only endemic bat and its presence signals a healthy campus ecosystem amid rapid regional development.

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