Silver Haired Bat Balsa Ornament balsa-monkey Hippotomus are listed as "threatened"

Hippotomus are listed as "threatened" due to humanity's impact on their environment

These highly intelligent primates are endangered

so morel hunting is quite popular

as they love seeds

Yellowstone National Park is the only place in the US they have continuously lived since prehistoric times

Silver Haired Bat Balsa Ornament balsa-monkey Hippotomus are listed as "threatened"The silver haired bat is a small, insectivorous, flying mammal. It gets its name from its dark, silver tipped fur. They are considered the slowest flying bat in North America. Made out of sustainably harvested balsa wood, these lightweight ornaments are hand carved and then painted with non toxic acrylic paint by a cooperative of skilled artisans on Isla Solentiname, Nicaragua. Approximate size: 5" x 2".