Discover the fascinating world of Dobson's Epauletted Fruit Bat, a vital resident of West and Central Africa's tropical forests. Known for their distinctive shoulder epaulettes and impressive echolocation abilities, these medium-sized bats play a crucial role in their ecosystem as seed dispersers and pollinators. Explore their unique behaviors, dietary preferences, and the conservation challenges they face in our latest blog post.
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Peters’s Climbing Rat
Explore the fascinating world of the Peters's Climbing Rat (Celestromys pettersi), a unique rodent native to the tropical rainforests of central Africa. Discover its arboreal lifestyle, impressive physical adaptations, and crucial role in seed dispersal within its ecosystem, all while learning about the conservation challenges it faces. Delve into the behaviors and habits of this vulnerable species that plays a vital part in maintaining rainforest biodiversity.