Lesser Short-Nosed Fruit Bat Taxidermy (Unframed)

These are real taxidermied Lesser Short-Nosed fruitbats (Cynopterus brachyotis)! They have been mounted in a traditional spread pose. These bats are indigenous to the areas of Indonesia, Malaysia, and New Guinea.

They are sustainably hunted by the local peoples as a source of food and income. These bats have been studied and rated a level of "Least Concern" on the IUCN index of endangered/at-risk species due to their high reproductive rate and widespread distribution.

These bats measure ~11" wide and are available worldwide!