Greater Mastiff Bats (Eumops perotis)
Our crew caught a few Greater Mastiff Bats (Eumops perotis) while in Panama at the Cocobolo Nature Reserve. This is the largest North American species of bat, but it is in the mid-size range in Central America. They are primarily insect foragers, with a particular sweet tooth for moths. They need a lot of space to be able to take off and can even be found foraging on the ground. Photographed by RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser for the Meet Your Neighbours global biodiversity project in Panama while on assignment for the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History.
Read MoreMystery Woodland Creature
Can you identify this mystery woodland animal that visited RTPI the other day? I’ll give you a hint: it’s a small, carnivorous mammal that isn’t too often seen during the day, but is relatively common to the region. Any guesses? Keep watch for a follow up post that will reveal the answer! Elyse Henshaw Conservation Technician
Read MoreCommon Tent-making Bats (Uroderma bilobatum)
This was the largest group of Common Tent-making Bats (Uroderma bilobatum) that RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser had ever seen in Panama!
Read MoreGeoffroy’s Spider Monkey (Ateles geoffroyi)
The second time RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser was fortunate enough to spot a spider monkey species in the wild was a wonderful experience as he saw a Geoffroy’s Spider Monkey (Ateles geoffroyi) for the first time in Costa Rica. Sean said they first saw the smaller individual eating some vegetation before moving to another tree where a large female joined it. They started grooming each other, and after the crew was taking photos for a while the female moved and revealed she had a newborn with her. Spectacular!
Read MorePygmy Fruit-eating Bat (Artibeus phaeotis)
Say “good morning” to this Pygmy Fruit-eating Bat (Artibeus phaeotis), a new addition to the Finca Pura Vida site bat list made in Costa Rica by RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser.
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