The Egyptian Slit-faced Bat is widespread in tropical Africa. They often roost in small tightly packed groups and though slow-flying they are acrobats

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The Egyptian Slit-faced Bat is widespread in tropical Africa. They often roost in small tightly packed groups and though slow-flying they are extremely acrobatic

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Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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