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Prefectural Natural Monument

Mammals

Uchimagi Cave and Its Cave Fauna

内間木洞及び洞内動物群 · Uchimagidouoyobidounaidoubutsugun

Designated by: Prefectural / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: March 8, 1966
Location: 岩手県久慈市
Prefectures: Iwate

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Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Bats

Bats are the only mammals capable of true flight. They use caves as daytime roosts and for hibernation and raising young, then emerge at night to feed on insects. Caves such as Ryugado in Kochi and sites in Oga, Akita, are protected as colony roosts.

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Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

Frequently asked questions

Uchimagi Cave and Its Cave Fauna is a Prefectural Natural Monument of Japan (岩手県久慈市). Bats are the only mammals capable of true flight. They use…

The designated site is in 岩手県久慈市.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.