greater bulldog bat
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The greater bulldog bat, also known as the fisherman bat (N. leporinus), is a tropical mammal found in Central and South America. It is larger than the lesser bulldog bat, with a wingspan of up to 70 cm (27.5 inches). These bats are unique for their ability to forage low over water, using their large, clawed hind feet to snatch fish from the surface. They also possess an oily, water-repellent secretion on their wings and tail membrane, aiding them in aquatic hunting and allowing them to swim. Bulldog bats use echolocation to detect ripples made by prey and can store food in cheek pouches.1
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