Condition
Dead
Animal
Pallid Bat
Identification Confidence
100% certain
Observation Date / Time
Flattened, acceptable condition for identification, blood was still congealing under the carcass; Sparse vegetation dominated by Creosote and Desert Holly; Death Valley National Park Wildlife Biologist confirmed species on 8/1/2011. Weather: Partly cloudy, 0-5 mph, 99 degrees Fahrenheit.
Observer
S Holt
Travel Frequency
daily
Estimated Time Since Impact
definitely less than 3 hours
Roadway Speed Limit
65 mph
Road Type
state / rural highway
Location Description
CA HWY 190Eastbound lane; 0.2 miles prior to Mile Marker 114.00 heading east; ~6 inches from the center lane markings