Animal of the Day:
Mexican Fishing Bat (Fish-Eating Myotis)!
This batty bigfoot boycotted bugs and became a seafood specialist!
First of all, their hind feet are *enormous* compared to similar sized bats. Their long, curved claws act like fish hooks.
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Owl bat, you didn't see this coming 🦉🦇
It's #BatWeek, so we're highlighting a close encounter between a fruit bat and a brown fish owl captured by photographer Anjani Singamaneni in this 2022 photo contest entry.
📸: Anjani Singamaneni