Discover the fascinating world of the **Sanborn's Epauletted Fruit Bat**, a medium-sized bat known for its striking shoulder tufts and vital role in Central and South America's tropical ecosystems. This nocturnal forager thrives in rich, humid forests, consuming fruits and nectar while contributing to pollination and seed dispersal. However, with a vulnerable conservation status due to habitat loss, understanding and protecting this unique species is more important than ever.