When it comes to bats, the public’s impression should be that they are a group of gray little guys. Bats are even closely related to the image of vampires in the West. But animals like bats actually have a huge family, and the family members also have different looks. Among them is this "weird" one that looks like a custard bun.
This little guy who looks like he came out of the Pokémon world is called the Honduran White Bat, also called the Honduran Ghost Bat, and its scientific name is the White Outer Bat. This bat is mainly distributed in the tropical rainforests of Central America. It is declining due to the destruction of its habitat and is one of the near-threatened species.
As the most beautiful bat among bats, the Honduran white bat naturally has an extremely attractive appearance. The body is covered with white down, and the nose, ears, wings and legs are all extremely bright orange. At first glance, it looks like the custard buns sold in supermarkets.
Body size is also a major indicator of cuteness. Since it is called a cute creature, the size of the Honduran white bat is also expected to be small. Their general body length is only 37-47 mm and they weigh about 5 grams. You must know that the weight of a single egg is generally about 50 grams, which means that holding 10 "custard buns" in your hand is about the same weight as an egg.
Honduras white bats usually gather together to roost under banana leaves or banana leaves. They will chew the leaves along the veins, causing the sides of the leaves to hang down, forming a tent-like habitat. Such leaves are rainproof and warm, and because the petioles are slender and fragile, they can shake at the slightest movement, which can remind them of danger in time and help them avoid predators.
The recipe for this bat is very simple. The Honduran white bat is a vegetable bat that usually feeds on a variety of nectar, fruits and vegetables. Because of their cute appearance and easy feeding, some people keep them as pets. However, from the perspective of animal protection , raising wild animals at will may have adverse effects on the animal population and the natural environment.
Bats play an important role in nature. Insectivorous bats can eliminate mosquitoes and other pests in large numbers. Vegetable-eating bats can also help plants spread pollen when sucking nectar. Although bats are dangerous to humans, we should still protect wild animals. After all, every species is an integral part of nature.
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