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National GeographicThese fruit-eating bats don't just roost anywhere—they create a variety of tents high in the rainforest canopy. They're part of 22 species of New World leaf-nosed bats that create shelter by cutting living leaves in intricate ways that keep them alive while transforming them into protective roosts. Now, National Geographic Explorers are documenting the remarkable designs these bats create—and how this behavior evolved. See what scientists are uncovering about bats’ tent-making behavior at the 🔗 in bio.
On the profile · Mar 14, 2026