A tiny bat with a big story!

The Bumblebee bat of Thailand, also known as the Hog-nosed Bat, is famous for being the smallest mammal the he world. This bat species is on average 1.3 inches and weights only 2 grams! This species is vulnerable, and the population is restricted to roughly 40 limestone caves in Myanmar and Thailand. Over the last 25 years, the population has faced a steady decline. Mostly due to limestone mining, disturbance of its roost, and increased tourism. Let's hope that conservation plans are successful so we can ensure the survival of this amazing little creature. 

 

Vulpes vulpes

This red fox was photographed by myself on Prince Edward Island. Foxes on PEI are use to people. Most of the time they will come right up to your car if you stop. They are fed during the summer when tourists are around and therefore many associate humans with food. Not good! 

Red foxes were hunted for their pelts on the Island in the 1970s and the population steadily declined. Restrictions on harvesting increased their numbers. The arrival of the coyote on the island in the 80s and 90s also impacted the population. But today, the red fox population has recovered. It is a good thing cause they are so cute and very photographic : ) !