New bat species described

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Jubal

August 04, 2014, 06:09:07 PM


http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/28583377

QuoteA golden bat from Bolivia has been described as a new species by scientists.

Myotis midastactus had previously been classified as another bat found in South America called Myotis simus.

But examination of a collection of museum specimens suggested the existence of a different species, thought to live only in Bolivia.

Its most distinctive characteristic is its golden-yellow, very short and woolly fur.

This bright colouration - which is unique among New World Myotis species - earned the bat its new name midastactus, after the Greek legend of King Midas and his golden touch.

It's so shiny and fuzzly! :D
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Othko97

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August 04, 2014, 09:06:50 PM
It's so yellow!
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Cuddly Khan

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August 04, 2014, 09:43:31 PM
A fluffy bat!? I want one! :D
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August 04, 2014, 09:57:54 PM
Quote from: The Khan on August 04, 2014, 09:43:31 PM
A fluffy bat!? I want one! :D
Bats are usually fluffy. A fact that is often lost on people. :P
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August 04, 2014, 10:00:58 PM
By contrast, bats are not often bright fluffing yellow!
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Cuddly Khan

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August 04, 2014, 10:12:15 PM
I don't really get many chances to look at a bat up close. :P
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August 04, 2014, 11:34:43 PM
Othko: indeed!

Khan: You're missing out, they're very cute.
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Silver Wolf

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August 05, 2014, 12:02:21 AM
A word of warning though... A significant percentage of wild bats are infected with rabies or/and histoplasmosis.

Me and my friend spent some time categorizing bats with bat detectors in our local parks.
If you come across one, proceed with caution. Never handle them without special bite-proof gloves. In fact, don't touch them or their droppings if you don't have to.
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Jubal

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August 05, 2014, 12:56:49 AM
That too. Adorable rabid mousey flying fluffballs.  :P
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