8/31/2012 7:26 PM

cute white bats

The bat above isn't an albino; it's a Honduran white bat. They are the only member of their genus, Ectophylla, and are found throughout Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. The white fur may seem a bit impractical for camouflage, but, it's ideal for how these bats roost. Each morning, they create a tent under a green leaf. The white fur looks green when light comes through the leaf during the day. About half a dozen white bats will roost together, like this:

more cute white bats

Need a pick-me-up to keep you going through the last few hours of the day? This has been a great week for cute renditions of animals most people consider creepy. Take a look below at the poodle moth, which looks like it is wearing a fabulous pimp coat:

Even spiders can render themselves deceptively adorable. Don't believe me? Check out the jumping spider grooming itself in the video below:

 

 

Photos:

Bat 1 - ggallice
Bats 2 - thefeaturedcreature
Moth - todogaceta.com

 

 

Categories: Cute Animals Posted by Lara on 8/31/2012 7:26 PM | Comments (0)

 

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