The head of the Hammer-Headed Bat (Hypsignathus monstrosus). Also known as the big-lipped bat, it is in the Pteropodidae family of megabats.

Hammer-Headed Bat Head

The head of the Hammer-Headed Bat (Hypsignathus monstrosus). Also known as the big-lipped bat, it is…

The flying fox or fruit bat is a large bat from the genus Pteropus.

Flying Fox

The flying fox or fruit bat is a large bat from the genus Pteropus.

The flying fox (Pteropus) is a bat in the Pteropodidae family of megabats.

Flying Fox Bat

The flying fox (Pteropus) is a bat in the Pteropodidae family of megabats.

The image shows a fruit bat, a bat from the Pteropodidae family of megabats.

Fruit Bat Hanging from Tree

The image shows a fruit bat, a bat from the Pteropodidae family of megabats.

"<em>Macroglossus</em>. Of this genus there is only a single species. It is but three inches long, and is remarkable for the length of its protrusile tounge, which may be extended up to two inches." —Goodrich, 1885

Macroglossus

"Macroglossus. Of this genus there is only a single species. It is but three inches long, and…