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New bat species for bat team

Monday, December 19, 2022

We discovered this beautiful Diaemus youngii in the north of Misiones province during the past few days. Its common name is White-winged Vampire bat and it is rare.

It looks similar to the ubiquitous Common Vampire Bat, Desmodus rotundus, but has suble differerences, including white wing tips and edging.

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Miranda Collett
Miranda Collett

Former Airline Captain of B747, Miranda Collett, switched career in 2010 to become a wildlife conservationist, purchasing a former cattle ranch in NE Argentina.

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