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Like a Bat Out of Hell October 31, 2022

Posted by judylobo in Zoo.
Tags: Bats, Chiropterologist, Halloween, photography, wildlife, Zoos
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I could not let October pass by without my annual salute to bats and to wish you all a very Happy and trick free Halloween. Someone who studies bats (the flying mammal) is a Chiropterologist. I often refer to October as ‘Batober.’ I love bats and am fascinated by them. The scientific name for bats is Chiroptera, which is Greek for “hand wing.” That’s because bats have four long fingers and a thumb, each connected to the next by a thin layer of skin. Sadly bats are much maligned and feared. Here are 10 reasons you should love bats.

Calling all Chiropterologists October 31, 2021

Posted by judylobo in Zoo.
Tags: animals, Bats, Chiropterologist, flying mammals, nature, NYC, photography
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Someone who studies bats (the flying mammal) is a Chiropterologist. I often refer to October as ‘Batober.’ I love bats and am fascinated by them. The scientific name for bats is Chiroptera, which is Greek for “hand wing.” That’s because bats have four long fingers and a thumb, each connected to the next by a thin layer of skin. Sadly bats are much maligned and feared. Here are 10 reasons you should love bats. The photo above is of course the gang that lives with me at Casa Lobo. Mr. Pepe and the rest of the gang wish you all a very safe and candylicious Holloween.