Keast’s Tube-nosed Fruit Bat

Keast’s Tube-nosed Fruit Bat

Discover the fascinating world of the **Keast's Tube-nosed Fruit Bat** (*Murina keasti*), an extraordinary species native to the rainforests of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. With its unique tube-like nostrils and frugivorous diet, this nocturnal creature plays a crucial role in pollination and seed dispersal, contributing to forest regeneration. Learn about its habitat, behavior, and the conservation challenges it faces in our latest blog post.