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Lot 4400
Collection of Eight Taxidermy Bats
16 May 2018, 10:00 PDT
Los AngelesSold for US$625 inc. premium
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Collection of Eight Taxidermy Bats
Taphosous melanopogon, Rousettus leschenaultii,
Pipistrellus javanicus, Scotophilus kublii
Kerivolia picta, Rhinolophus Lepidus
Hycteris javanica, Otomops formosus
Modern Worldwide localities
Bats are the only mammals capable of true and sustained flight. With forelimbs adapted as wings, their very long, spread-out digits are covered with a thin membrane, or patagium. Offered is a collection of eight fascinating taxidermy bats of varying species. Each is exhibited in a black frame. Frames measuring 20 ½ x 12 ½ in, 18 x 21 ¾ ,10 ¾ x 12, 9 x 12 ½, 10 x 11, and 6 ½ x 10 ½ respectively
Pipistrellus javanicus, Scotophilus kublii
Kerivolia picta, Rhinolophus Lepidus
Hycteris javanica, Otomops formosus
Modern Worldwide localities
Bats are the only mammals capable of true and sustained flight. With forelimbs adapted as wings, their very long, spread-out digits are covered with a thin membrane, or patagium. Offered is a collection of eight fascinating taxidermy bats of varying species. Each is exhibited in a black frame. Frames measuring 20 ½ x 12 ½ in, 18 x 21 ¾ ,10 ¾ x 12, 9 x 12 ½, 10 x 11, and 6 ½ x 10 ½ respectively