Bats are amazing little creatures with a reputation shrouded in legends and mystery. From being the transformation of a unholy blood sucker to a symbol of good luck and fortune, these masters of nocturnal hunting have stirred the imaginations of millions. They are the only mammal capable of flight and make up one-quarter of all mammals on the planet. They are vital to the control of insect populations. In one cave in Texas alone, it is estimated that the 20 million Mexican free-tailed bats that live there eat about 200 tons of insects each night. Think of the money saved on cortisone cream!

Hipposideros Diadema, commonly referred to as the Diadem leaf-nosed bat, is a widespread species in the exclusive and elegant Hipposideridae family. Its horseshoe-shaped anterior nose leaf allows for fast flight and foraging in diverse habitats including forests, woodlands, and urban areas. Though its bulky body and slender wings make it ideal for swift flying, it lacks agility. This bat species is nocturnal and social, living in large colonies of thousands and displaying territorial behavior as a group.

All bats vary slightly in size and shape. You will receive a high quality specimen of the selected item but not the exact one pictured.