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Behavior
The Formosan greater horseshoe bat is one of the two species
of horseshoe bats endemic to Taiwan. As their name implies,
they are larger in size and their weight is about three times
that of the Formosan lesser horseshoe bat. Horseshoe bats have
a specially adapted nose and ears, particularly the nose, which
is specialized into a horseshoe shape and has many folds and
protuberances. These specialized types of features make them
look scary, but actually they are harmless to people. They are
nocturnal and feed on insects. They often inhabit rock caves,
occasionally in buildings, tunnels or tree holes. They often
choose habitats adjacent to forests. They are seldom found in
Taiwan, usually flying around solitarily or at rest.
Habitat:
They are found in Yangming mountain, Taipei City; Guansi,
Hsinchu County; Wushihkeng and Wulin, Taichung County; Beigang
River of Puli Township, Shengmu Forest Road, Junda Forest Road
and Cuei Peak in Nantou County; Kending, Pingtung County; Tiansiang
and Taroko, Hualien County; Yuedong and Taimali basin in Taidong
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