Greater Ghost Bat (Diclidurus ingens)
The Greater Ghost Bat is a large and very territorial bat species that mainly inhabits rainforests across South East Asia. It has a wingspan that … Read more
Brazilian Bats
Brazilian Big-eyed Bat (Chiroderma doriae)
The big-eyed bat is a lesser-known but fascinating member of the bat family, the genus Oryzomus. As its name suggests, it has relatively large eyes, … Read more
Dekeyser’s Nectar Bat (Lonchophylla dekeyseri)
The Dekeyser’s Nectar Bat is endemic to Brazil. It is considered to be a vulnerable species. The Dekeyser’s Nectar Bat inhabits caves in dry forests. … Read more
Recife Broad-nosed Bat (Platyrrhinus recifinus)
The Recife Broad-nosed Bat was discovered by Thomas in 1901. It inhabits Brazil. It is currently (2003) listed as a vulnerable species. This particular species … Read more
Red Myotis (Myotis ruber)
The Red Myotis was first reported by E. Geoffroy in 1806. It inhabits Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. This particular species is currently (2003) listed as … Read more
Carriker’s Round-eared Bat (Tonatia carrikeri)
The Carriker’s Round-eared Bat was discovered by J A Allen in 1910. It inhabits Brazil. It is currently (2003) listed as a vulnerable species. This … Read more
Rufous Dog-faced Bat (Molossops neglectus)
The Rufous Dog-faced Bat was discovered by Williams & Genoways in 1980. It inhabits Brazil, Guyana, Peru and Suriname. It is currently (2003) listed as … Read more
Amazonian Sac-winged Bat (Saccopteryx gymnura)
The Amazonian Sac-winged Bat was discovered by Thomas in 1901. Today it lives in Brazil, Para, Santarem. It is currently (2003) listed as a vulnerable … Read more
Schultz’s Round-eared Bat (Tonatia schulzi)
The Schultz’s Round-eared Bat was discovered by Williams & Genoways in 1980. It inhabits Brazil, Guyana and Suriname. It is currently (2003) listed as a … Read more
Long-haired Spider Monkey (Ateles belzebuth)
The Long-haired Spider Monkey was first reported by E. Geoffroy in 1806. It inhabits Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. This particular species is currently (2003) … Read more
Strange Big-eared Brown Bat
Bats are fascinating creatures that have always captured the imagination of humans. Among the many different types of bats, the big-eared brown bat stands out … Read more
White Lined Bats (Chiroptera phyllostomidae)
Did you know that rainy days affects animals? You and I do different things when it rains. We may stay inside and read a book … Read more