Black Bearded Tomb Bats (Taphazous Melanopogan)

This is a medium-sized bat species found in South and Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its dark fur, with males having a distinctive black beard-like tuft of fur under the chin. This species inhabits caves, ruins, and buildings, often roosting in large colonies. It is nocturnal and feeds on flying insects, using echolocation to hunt. The black-bearded tomb bat plays a role in controlling insect populations and is adapted to a variety of environments, from forests to urban areas.