Obligate Frugivorous Bat Photo Gallery
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Photographs were taken by Dr. Nancy Simmons of The American
Museum of Natural History and
Dr. Merlin Tuttle of Bat Conservation
International.
All bats portrayed are known or likely to occur
in central French Guiana, though some photos were taken outside
of the study area.
Platyrrhinus helleri |
The bat, Sturnira lilium, approaching the fruits
of Solanum rugosum (Solanaceae) in central French
Guiana |
Sturnira lilium selecting a fruit of Solanum
rugosum in central French Guiana |
Sturnira lilium flying away with a fruit of Solanum
rugosum in central French Guiana |
Sturnira tildae |
Uroderma bilobatum |
Vampyressa brocki |
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