Question: Which island nation has bats as its only native land mammals?
Answer: Two endangered species of bat, the long-tailed bat and the lesser short-tailed bat, are the only living land mammals native to New Zealand. Long-tailed bats are known to produce only one offspring per year and are located in various regions throughout New Zealand. Comparatively, lesser short-tailed bats are found in very few locations and hunt prey along the forest floor. This behavior is rare among bat species, as most hunt prey while flying.
