The Virginia Big-Eared Bat's fur is light to dark brown depending upon the age of the individual.  The belly fur is white.
    Virginia Big-Eared Bats do not have overlapping ranges.  The bats return year after year to the same roost sites.  They hibernate in caves or mines where the temperature is 54 degrees F or less but not freezing. Their hibernation sites are usually near entrances of the caves in well ventilated areas.
    Because the Virginia Big-Eared Bats are so rare, little is known about their life style.  The female bat has a single off-spring in May or June. They mature rapidly and the young are on their own in about 2 months.

Reason for the species decline in populations:

     The reason for their status is the disturbance and vandalism in the cave and roost sites. Animals such as house cats, raccoons,  screech owls, bobcats, and snakes, also destroy the bats.

Protection:

    The main protection effort is to control the access of people by the installation of gates across the entrance of the caves.  Efforts are continuing to reduce pesticides in the environment that destroy the bats.  Privately owned caves are being bought for protection of the bats.  Studies are being made in WV to determine the summer habitat needs of the Virginia big-eared bat.