Centurio senex (image)

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

Caption

Males of the Wrinkle-faced bat Centurio senex show a furry skin fold that can be pulled up to cover the lower half of the face like a mask.

Credit

Marco Tschapka

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Credit: Marco Tschapka

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