Six new bat species discovered in the Philippines

The archipelago's total bat tally now stands at 85 different flying mammals. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. A few weeks ago, conservationists announced the milestone discovery of the 1500th known bat species, . October's Bat Appreciation Month celebrations apparently aren't done yet. With only a few days remaining before Halloween, a research team has described another new species residing in the Philippines for the journal .