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
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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,
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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