Nicaragua’s Spectral Bat
A question via Twitter: "Is it true that Nicaragua is home to the world's 2nd largest bat?" - Tours To Nicaragua (@NicaGuide) The answer is a qualified "yes." Nicaragua is home to the spectral bat, the largest known carnivorous bat, and a member of the megabat family. The largest of the "megabats" is the Giant golden-crowned flying fox (Acerodon jubatus), a rare fruit bat whose wingspan can be almost six feet. Nicaragua's...