yellow-winged bat
mammal
Also known as: Lavia frons
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The yellow-winged bat (Lavia) is a tropical African insectivorous bat with distinct yellow wings. It is a mammal whose front limbs are adapted for flight. Bats have a membrane of skin between their legs, and their ears are often large and funnel-shaped for precise directional assessment. While most bats are covered in fur, their wing membranes are typically hairless. The yellow bat (Scotophilus nigrita) is a different species found in southern Africa, characterized by black wings and canary yellow underparts.123
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