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Taphozous mauritianus (Emballonuridae)
These bats were on the trunks of a small grove of tambuti (Spirostachys africanus) trees, high up in the trees.
Savanna/woodland
Observed at the Siphiso Campsite, Mlawula Nature Reserve
Spotted on Mar 1, 2014
Submitted on Mar 4, 2014
3 Comments
Excellent series, strikingly clear!
There were at least three or four of them, in the same tree or adjacent trees.
How do you distinguish the juvenile from the adults?
Excellent addition to the mission, Kate! Pictures 3 & 4 show a juvenile, so probably you've spotted a mother with its young.