By observing roost selections of the initial passengers, bat preferences can be identified and also fulfilled by varying the color or sunlight direct exposure for subsequent homes. The forefathers of the threatened Hawaiian Hoary Bat traveled over 3,600 kilometers from the Pacific Coastline virtually 10,000 years ago to come to be Hawaii's state land creature. Picture by Frank Bonaccorso, USGS.9. The longest-living bat is 41 years of ages. It's stated that the smaller sized the animal, the shorter its lifespan, but bats damage that regulation of longevity.