Beddome’s Woolly Horseshoe Bat

Beddome’s Woolly Horseshoe Bat

Discover the intriguing world of the Arcuate Horseshoe Bat (<i>Rhinolophus arcuatus</i>), a medium-sized nocturnal creature thriving in Southeast Asia's limestone caves and forests. With their unique horseshoe-shaped nose and echolocation skills, these bats play a vital role in controlling insect populations while exhibiting fascinating social behaviors. Learn about their habitat, physical characteristics, and conservation status, and understand why protecting this vulnerable species is crucial for maintaining biodiversity in their ecosystems.