Greater Horseshoe Bat

Greater Horseshoe Bat

Explore the intriguing world of the **New Guinea Broad-eared Horseshoe Bat** (*Macroderma gouldi*), a vital nocturnal insectivore thriving in the tropical rainforests of New Guinea. With its distinct broad ears and horseshoe-shaped noseleaf, this vulnerable species plays a crucial role in pest control, pollination, and maintaining ecosystem balance. Discover how habitat destruction threatens its survival and the importance of conservation efforts to protect this remarkable bat.