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Flying fox and myotis species
Illustration from the Brian Houghton Hodgson Collection; c. 1850s Date: circa 1850
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Brian Houghton Hodgson Chiroptera Common Bat Epitheria Eutheria Evening Bat Flying Fox Fruit Bat Fruit Eating Bat Hodgson Mammalia Megabat Megachiroptera Microbat Microchiroptera Mouse Eared Bat Myotis Placental Mammal Pteropus Theria Three Old World Fruit Bat Pteropodidae Vesper Bat Vespertilionidae
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This illustration showcases two intriguing species of bats from the Brian Hodgson Collection, dated circa 1850. The first is a Flying Fox or Old World Fruit Bat (Pteropus spp.), with its expansive wings spread wide, ready for flight. Known for their large size and fruit-eating habits, Flying Foxes are part of the Megachiroptera order, also called megabats, which are characterized by their large body size and the absence of a tail. The second bat depicted is a Myotis species, likely a Mouse-eared Bat (Myotis muricola or Myotis formosus). This microbat, belonging to the Microchiroptera order or microbats, is named for its distinctive ear tufts and small size. Myotis bats are known for their echolocation abilities, which they use to navigate and locate prey in the dark. Brian Hodgson (1800-1894) was a British naturalist, zoologist, and explorer who made significant contributions to the study of Chiroptera, the order of mammals that includes bats. This illustration is part of his extensive collection, which is now housed in various museums and institutions around the world. The Flying Fox and Myotis species depicted in this illustration are just two of the many fascinating bat species that can be found in the Old World, including Asia, Europe, and Africa. Their inclusion in Hodgson's collection is a testament to his dedication to documenting the natural world and advancing scientific knowledge during the 19th century. This illustration not only showcases the beauty and diversity of these two bat species but also provides a glimpse into the rich history of bat research and the important role that naturalists like Brian Hodgson played in expanding our understanding of the natural world.
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