Florida bat houses: a hidden gem

Christian Peterson  reporter.riverbendnews@gmail.com Florida is famous for many different things. When someone says, “Florida,” what comes to mind is alligators, swamps, guns and so many different things. However, what doesn't usually come to mind is bats. Yet, did you know the world's largest bat houses are located here in Florida? In fact, Florida is the home to a plethora of bat houses across the state, including one in Suwannee County. The bat house located at the University of Florida is the largest in the world. The original bat house was built in 1991 with support from the University Athletic Association (UAA). Back in 1987, a fire destroyed UF's Johnson Hall. A colony o