New bat species wings its way into Minnesota (normally found in southern US)

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http://www.startribune.com/new-bat-species-wings-its-way-into-minnesota/388853921/

The evening bat is typically found farther south and east, with its northern limit historically limited to central Iowa, said Rich Baker, endangered species coordinator with the DNR.

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Scientists are now exploring whether it’s an isolated critter blown north, or whether a population of evening bats has established itself in the state, bumping the number of documented bat species in Minnesota to eight.

One more species heading north due to climate change?

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1. I'm wondering if its range is expanding due to the recent bat die-off

A lot of empty nesting areas could be a lure to bring them north.