I was asked last week how I know the names of so many different species of animals. Here’s an example of one that I haven’t been able to identify just yet. I know, of course, that it’s a bat, and that I photographed it roosting inside a hollow tree in Tanjung Puting National Park in Indonesia, but there are so many different bats that knowing the exact species can be difficult. To any experts that might be out there, what do you think? Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 290mm) ISO 400, f/10 at 3 seconds
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I was asked last week how I know the names of so many different species of animals. Here’s an example of one that I haven’t been able to identify just yet. I know, of course, that it’s a bat, and that I photographed it roosting inside a hollow tree in Tanjung Puting National Park in Indonesia, but there are so many different bats that knowing the exact species can be difficult. To any experts that might be out there, what do you think?
What’s in a name a —- Bat no matter what it’s called can —- Only to itself be true
I’m with Peter on this one—it’s just too cute for me to care.
The color palette in this picture is beautiful. I love it.
I love this, and I actually love bats! Have no clue specifically what kind of bat it is, but I’m into it.
Sean, I have no clue, but I’d name it a hairyback’d bat!
That seems about right Salina, I’ll suggest it to the powers that be.
the toupee bat?
Another good option.
Cool to see a bat close up and personal. I like Peter Butterfield’s comment.