Safety note: May carry rabies — do not approach or handle.
The Fringe-lipped Bat is renowned among behavioral scientists for its ability to locate and capture poisonous frogs by eavesdropping on their mating calls, a remarkable example of sensory exploitation. It has prominent warts and bumps around its lips and muzzle. Researchers have demonstrated that this bat can learn to associate novel frog calls with palatability within days of encounter.
Habitat
Tropical lowland forests near ponds and streams
Diet
Frogs, lizards, insects, and small birds
How common
Rare
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