Virginia Big-Eared Bats (IMAGE) USDA Forest Service ‑ Southern Research Station Caption Big-eared bats, including the Virginia big-eared bats pictured here, are species of concern in the eastern United States. Credit Photo courtesy of US Fish & Wildlife Service. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.