Natural History Wanderings

MSN reported

After 55 years missing from the Karakum Desert, it was suspected that the Turkestan long-eared bat (Plecotus turkmenicus) had likely gone extinct or become very rare. Nobody had seen the species since 1970 and there were no photos or recent descriptions to suggest otherwise. Until now.

See photo and read more  Bat Species Not Seen In 55 Years Rediscovered And Filmed For First Time – Just Look At Those Ears