Ok, so there isn't much scientific merit to this, but who cares? Bats are my (Benny's) favorite animals! This shot of an insectivorous bat won the prestigious British Visions of Science and Technology award. Keep reading for some more sweet zoological shots from the competition's "Short List," and definitely check out their website.
Said bat's lovable claw.
A vicious Weddell seal
Female Garden Spider (Araneus diadematus)
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