An Annotated Checklist of Nebraskan Bats

This volume presents a thorough, two‑decade‑long investigation into the bats that call Nebraska home. Beginning with the earliest mentions by 19th‑century naturalists, it sketches a timeline of scientific discovery, noting which records have stood the test of time and which remain uncertain. The authors weave these historical threads into a clear, annotated checklist that brings order to a once‑scattered field of data.

Beyond the past, the study unveils fresh sightings of several species previously unrecorded in the state, spotlighting the surprising role of abandoned limestone quarries as lively roosting sites. Detailed observations of temperature ranges, quarry layouts, and specimen collections reveal how researchers pieced together a comprehensive picture from museum drawers and recent fieldwork. Listeners will come away with a vivid sense of Nebraska’s bat diversity, the challenges of documenting it, and the quiet ecosystems thriving beneath the plains.