Osgood’s Horseshoe Bat

Osgood’s Horseshoe Bat

Discover the fascinating world of the Greater Japanese Horseshoe Bat (*Rhinolophus ferrumequinum*), a medium-sized bat renowned for its exceptional echolocation abilities and distinctive horseshoe-shaped nose. Primarily inhabiting Japan's temperate forests and caves, these nocturnal insectivores play a crucial role in controlling insect populations, supporting ecosystem health. However, with a vulnerable conservation status due to habitat loss and climate change, understanding and protecting this remarkable species is more important than ever.