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Monday, December 24, 2007

Myzopoda schliemanni




Scientists have discovered a new species of bat that has large flat adhesive organs, or suckers, attached to its thumbs and hind feet. This is a remarkable find because the new bat belongs to a Family of bats endemic to Madagascar--and one that was previously considered to include only one rare species.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/01/070105151427.htm

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2007-01/fm-nsb010407.php

http://www.livescience.com/animals/070105_suckerfooted_bat.html
Posted by JCS at 9:29 AM

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