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With the end of the Cenozoic, and the start of the Viciozoic, the continent of Anataki (Formed by Eastern Antarctica), while not affected as hard, still suffered a loss of life, mainly the dominating birds. This opened up the door for a new dominant group of Antarctica: The bats. Although not like the ones we know of today, they already held several niches prior to the impact, the few forms that made it through, would hold a myriad of niches through the Pugnaevum (126- 169 myo). However, when it smashed into Paritumal (A landmass consisting of all of old world), much of these forms died off with new competition. However, they still hold a few niches, and here we see a large portion of the species present 185 myo.
1. Humusper- The ancestor of all the bats after this, this bat belongs to a new order of the same name. It emerged during the Novinperous, with the decline in the warm adapted birds (I'm not entirely sure on how plausible this actually is, so if it isn't, do tell me). They are around 2 feet long, and have entirely lost their wing membranes. They possess 2 claws on their front limbs, and 3 on the back. They are found were found along the Northern side of the Anatakian continent, but spread across almost all of Southern Paritumalian, and are large nocturnal. They feed off of fruit, new shoots, eggs, small tetrapods, or carrion when food is scarce. They spend the warm months foraging, and during winter they sleep through the winter in the way a bear does. They live alone, getting together in the spring to mate. It survived the Cenozoic extinction with its varied diet, nocturnal habits, and small stature.
2. Piscapilus- Once spreading into the rain forests along the what was once Balkari, one variety of humusper took up a more aquatic niche, gradually becoming what it is today. They are 3 feet longs, possess webbed toes, and despite spending a large amount of their time in the water, they go onto land to rest, and can even clamber up the lower parts of trees. They possess whiskers, for feeling through the water, and feed off of mollusks, fish, and even small birds (Not the ones we know today). They can be found in groups of 3 to 5, and can have litters of around 6.
3. Dipodavus- These weird bats have evolved a posture similar to that of a pangolin, they have a long tail for balance, and can be found on the forest floor in the rain forests of Balkari, rooting through the leaf litter. They use their long, dexterous claws for ripping through tree bark, assisting in clambering up trees, or digging on the forest floor. They feed off of insect larvae, small tetrapods, fruits, and even eggs. They live in pairs, mating for life, and giving birth to litters of 6 to 9.
4. Quosatus- These bats are adapted to surive the harsh conditions of the central desert. They are 2 feet long, and possess teeth like that of a rodents, to chew through tougher materials. Some desert adaptations include storing fat in their tails, and digging burrows to survive the harsh daytime heat. They feed on a variety of things, like insects, lizards, carrion, tubers, and desert plants in times of need. They live solitary lives, and can breed anytime.
5. Caudalbus- These bats possess very long tails, used for things like balancing on trees, or as a display. They are 6 feet long including the tail, and are nocturnal, hence why they possess larger eyes, and whiskers for feeling around. They are primarily found in the rain forests of Balkari, but also sometimes in open wooded areas. They have a much more slender snout, as they have a diet of insects, honey, eggs, fruit, and even occasionally nectar. They live in groups around 12, with a few males, several females and their young, who rest upon their backs until old enough to forage in their own.
6. Ligurisperan- Part of a new family of bats that emerged around 15 million years prior, they are similar to the artiodactyls, as they possess multiple stomachs, and evolved in the absence of medium herbivores. When they arrived onto the Paritumalian continent, several forms died off with new competitors, but others were able to adapt. This one is found in the rainforests around Balkari and Africa, and is 3 feet tall. It possesses an elongated tongue, functioning like that of a giraffes, used to grasp branches out of reach. Their striped body is used as a camouflage, as they are elusive creatures. They feed off of the lower branches of trees, and the upper parts of bushes. They live alone, and during mating season their calls can be heard across the rain forests.
7. Rudophillion- This member of the of herbivorous bats are recognized for their fleshy growths upon their nose, which is more prominent in males. They are 4 feet tall, and possess longer legs to escape predators, as they are found along much of the Southern plains of Paritumalia. They feed off of grasses and shrubs, spending much of the day foraging. They are found in large groups of around 20, and frequently move around to areas with sufficient water.
8. Vesachlis- These are among the largest the herbivore bats get, around 4 feet tall at the shoulder. These bulky bats possess a thin layer of fur, and spend a good chunk of their time foraging in the water for aquatic plants, much like a moose. Along with that, they feed off of the middle and upper parts of bushes, and forage during dusk and dawn. They are found in groups of around 8, a male and several females and their young. They have vast territories, and mate during the spring.
9. Prateritherium- One of the only bats to reach a large size, they are found in open woodland, and hold a niche very similar to that of giant ground sloth. They are 6 feet tall at the shoulder, but upright they can be around 6 feet tall. They can walk quadrupedally, wlaking on their knuckles, or rear up on their hind legs to reach higher branches. They also have a considerably long tongue, also used to reach higher branches. Males live solitary lives, while females live in small groups with their young.
Well, I don't know if all of these explanations suffice, and a few will probably have to change in the future. Also, I'm sorry about the face on the human scale. I just kinda.... had that idea.
1. Humusper- The ancestor of all the bats after this, this bat belongs to a new order of the same name. It emerged during the Novinperous, with the decline in the warm adapted birds (I'm not entirely sure on how plausible this actually is, so if it isn't, do tell me). They are around 2 feet long, and have entirely lost their wing membranes. They possess 2 claws on their front limbs, and 3 on the back. They are found were found along the Northern side of the Anatakian continent, but spread across almost all of Southern Paritumalian, and are large nocturnal. They feed off of fruit, new shoots, eggs, small tetrapods, or carrion when food is scarce. They spend the warm months foraging, and during winter they sleep through the winter in the way a bear does. They live alone, getting together in the spring to mate. It survived the Cenozoic extinction with its varied diet, nocturnal habits, and small stature.
2. Piscapilus- Once spreading into the rain forests along the what was once Balkari, one variety of humusper took up a more aquatic niche, gradually becoming what it is today. They are 3 feet longs, possess webbed toes, and despite spending a large amount of their time in the water, they go onto land to rest, and can even clamber up the lower parts of trees. They possess whiskers, for feeling through the water, and feed off of mollusks, fish, and even small birds (Not the ones we know today). They can be found in groups of 3 to 5, and can have litters of around 6.
3. Dipodavus- These weird bats have evolved a posture similar to that of a pangolin, they have a long tail for balance, and can be found on the forest floor in the rain forests of Balkari, rooting through the leaf litter. They use their long, dexterous claws for ripping through tree bark, assisting in clambering up trees, or digging on the forest floor. They feed off of insect larvae, small tetrapods, fruits, and even eggs. They live in pairs, mating for life, and giving birth to litters of 6 to 9.
4. Quosatus- These bats are adapted to surive the harsh conditions of the central desert. They are 2 feet long, and possess teeth like that of a rodents, to chew through tougher materials. Some desert adaptations include storing fat in their tails, and digging burrows to survive the harsh daytime heat. They feed on a variety of things, like insects, lizards, carrion, tubers, and desert plants in times of need. They live solitary lives, and can breed anytime.
5. Caudalbus- These bats possess very long tails, used for things like balancing on trees, or as a display. They are 6 feet long including the tail, and are nocturnal, hence why they possess larger eyes, and whiskers for feeling around. They are primarily found in the rain forests of Balkari, but also sometimes in open wooded areas. They have a much more slender snout, as they have a diet of insects, honey, eggs, fruit, and even occasionally nectar. They live in groups around 12, with a few males, several females and their young, who rest upon their backs until old enough to forage in their own.
6. Ligurisperan- Part of a new family of bats that emerged around 15 million years prior, they are similar to the artiodactyls, as they possess multiple stomachs, and evolved in the absence of medium herbivores. When they arrived onto the Paritumalian continent, several forms died off with new competitors, but others were able to adapt. This one is found in the rainforests around Balkari and Africa, and is 3 feet tall. It possesses an elongated tongue, functioning like that of a giraffes, used to grasp branches out of reach. Their striped body is used as a camouflage, as they are elusive creatures. They feed off of the lower branches of trees, and the upper parts of bushes. They live alone, and during mating season their calls can be heard across the rain forests.
7. Rudophillion- This member of the of herbivorous bats are recognized for their fleshy growths upon their nose, which is more prominent in males. They are 4 feet tall, and possess longer legs to escape predators, as they are found along much of the Southern plains of Paritumalia. They feed off of grasses and shrubs, spending much of the day foraging. They are found in large groups of around 20, and frequently move around to areas with sufficient water.
8. Vesachlis- These are among the largest the herbivore bats get, around 4 feet tall at the shoulder. These bulky bats possess a thin layer of fur, and spend a good chunk of their time foraging in the water for aquatic plants, much like a moose. Along with that, they feed off of the middle and upper parts of bushes, and forage during dusk and dawn. They are found in groups of around 8, a male and several females and their young. They have vast territories, and mate during the spring.
9. Prateritherium- One of the only bats to reach a large size, they are found in open woodland, and hold a niche very similar to that of giant ground sloth. They are 6 feet tall at the shoulder, but upright they can be around 6 feet tall. They can walk quadrupedally, wlaking on their knuckles, or rear up on their hind legs to reach higher branches. They also have a considerably long tongue, also used to reach higher branches. Males live solitary lives, while females live in small groups with their young.
Well, I don't know if all of these explanations suffice, and a few will probably have to change in the future. Also, I'm sorry about the face on the human scale. I just kinda.... had that idea.
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I wished these animals were real, living alongside our animals of reality, so we could probably have some flightless bats as pets. I want a sloth-like bat so bad in my house.