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Wahlberg’s epauletted fruit bat
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Wahlberg’s Epauletted Fruit Bat

Epomophorus wahlbergi

A nectar- and fruit-feeding bat named for the pale tufts of fur on the male’s shoulders.

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A closer look

The landscape reveals itself slowly.

A nectar- and fruit-feeding bat named for the pale tufts of fur on the male’s shoulders. This profile is part of a field guide to the mammals included in the supplied Randilen wildlife list. A species appearing here does not guarantee a sighting on any particular visit.

The proposed Slow Safari is built around patient observation and respect for the landscape. Any future activities and wildlife interpretation remain subject to project planning and local permissions.

Wahlberg’s epauletted fruit bat
Illustrative photo · CC BY 3.0 US · not a verified Randilen sighting.Photo: Susan Ellis, Bugwood.org · CC BY 3.0 US