Bat observations more frequent in fall

Fall is a time of year when bat observations are common in Montana. This time of year, young bats are attempting to take care of themselves, some bats are beginning long migrations to warmer climates and some bats are grounded by disease or illness.

A common misconception is that bats "carry" rabies. Bats are not asymptomatic carriers of rabies, that is, the rabies virus does not exist indefini...