Mauritian Tomb Bat

The Mauritian tomb bat (Taphozous mauritianus) is native to central and southern Africa as well as Madagascar. Its range expands over grasslands, tropical and semi-arid habitats. It is by no means restricted to the inside of a dark, dingy tomb. They prefer the outer walls of tombs instead.

The dorsal side of these bats is mottled in appearance – consisting of brown, grey and white. The distinguishing feature for these little tykes is a completely white underbelly. The wing membranes are furless and brown. When the bat is not in flight, the wings will contract and stick to the sides of the body to allow the bat to crawl freely...(EOL)