horseshoe bat

Questions

What does horseshoe bat mean?

A bat of the genus Rhinolophus.

Where does horseshoe bat come from?

The name refers to a horseshoe-shaped protuberance which these bats have on their noses.

How to pronounce horseshoe bat

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