earthling @appassionato@mastodon.social
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The wrinkle-faced bat (Centurio senex) might look alarming, but fear not: This critter is a frugivore, meaning fruit is on the menu… not blood. Found in Central and South America, this bat prefers to suck the juices from overripe fruits like mangos and soft bananas. Scientists think that the deep folds or “wrinkles” on this bat’s face help channel extra juice to its mouth while it feeds!

Photo: jasonheadley, CC BY-NC 4.0, iNaturalist

Image Description A close up photo of the wrinkle faced bat. Its face is covered in folds; its ears are large and tinged with yellow. The bat’s bulging eyes are a dark hazel color. This small species only grows up to 2.76 in (7 cm) long. Males, who typically have more folds than females, also have scent glands in their “wrinkles.”
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