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The Northern bat is medium-sized (240-280 mm wingspan) and characterized by its shaggy dark brown fur with yellow tips. Its ears are round and dark as its skin.
Stable according to the IUCN Red List.
This species is widespread and occurs from France and Norway through much of northern and central Europe. This is the only bat species to occur above the Artic Circle (70°N). Its range extends to Siberia, northwest China and it has been seen in Iraq, Iran and Mongolia.
There are no major threats.