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Real Taxidermy Bat | Lesser Bamboo Bat Specimen
You will receive one bat specimen similar to the reference specimens
Approximately 5-7" wingspan measured from the longest points
These are real preserved specimen so lingering odor may be present
Fragile and should be handled with care
Legally and ethically obtained
This species is found in prime tropical deciduous forests with extensive bamboo growth, and has been recorded from lowland agricultural areas and disturbed habitats. It prefers to roost in internodal spaces of hollow bamboo and narrow crevices in other trees. It has a markedly flattened skull to allow them access to their roost and the thumbs and soles of the feet have fleshy pads which give a firm foothold inside the bamboo. Remarkably these bats are able to squeeze through slits as narrow as 4-8 mm. Roosting sites are thus largely inaccessible to predators. The Lesser Bamboo Bat tends to be pale brown on top, and orange underneath. They inhabit forested areas, and forage at night for flying insects, particularly termite swarms. You will receive one dried lesser bamboo bat similar to the reference specimens. Please keep in mind that these are real unmounted dried specimens, so care should be taken to avoid areas with high humidity. Tightly closed cointainers should also be avoided because mold may develop on specimens if even a small amount of moisture is entrapped. Can range in size from roughly 5-7" long measured from the end of one wingtip to the end of the other. Specimens are legally and ethically obtained. Please handle with care.