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04/08/2010 02:37 PM

Mexican free-tailed bat now official animal of Austin

By: News 8 Austin Staff

Mexican free-tailed bat
Mexican free-tailed bat
The Mexican free-tailed bat is the official animal of Austin.

Austin City Council members approved the resolution Thursday morning at their meeting.

The first Sunday of June will also be known as the Night of the Bat.

A celebration will be held, which includes a movie screening of "Batman the Movie," with guest Adam West appearing, and a free concert on Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge.