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ickplant@lemmy.worldM to Bats@lemmy.world · 3 months ago

This is a Hammer-headed Fruit Bat (Hypsignathus monstrosus), one of the largest bat species in Africa

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This is a Hammer-headed Fruit Bat (Hypsignathus monstrosus), one of the largest bat species in Africa

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ickplant@lemmy.worldM to Bats@lemmy.world · 3 months ago
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    They’re also great as pets.

    Practically a dog.

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      It’s a fucking dogadactyl and I love it

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        Dogadactyl is now in my lexicon. You can’t take it from me. It’s mine now.

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    Known for its unique face and large wingspan, this bat primarily feeds on fruits like figs and mangoes, playing an important role in forest regeneration by dispersing seeds. Despite its striking appearance, it is harmless to humans and is a vital part of the ecosystem.

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      That may be so, but I’m pretty sure this one is plotting something…

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      I was thinking to myself “does this bat live almost exclusively on something orange?” Bingo, mango flesh.

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      but the nostrils… why they like that?

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        It is separated like that so that mango juice doesn’t go into the nostrils when they hang upside down.

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          dude can sniff directionally. he can discern farts in other counties.

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            Always knows who dealt it.

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              the burden of knowledge, oof

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    It looks so cool I want to choose it in a pokemon battle

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    First time I see this species, and I’m awed. It’s magnificent, thank you very much for sharing!

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    Thank you

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    Those ears totally ruin the bad guy look

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    I love him

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    He looks shell-shocked. What awful things has this poor bat witnessed?

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