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Honduran White Bats build and live in little tents made from plant leaves

Updated on May 17, 2024February 18, 2023
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Honduran white bats cut along the veins of heliconia leaves forcing the leaves into collapsing into upside-down V-shaped tents. This is different than other bat species that tend to live in hidden areas like caves, trees, and rock crevices.

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