Mounted Bat (Pipistrellus nathusii) – Late 1970s / Early 1980s In Excellent Condition – No Reserve Rising like a shadow from a fairytale woodland, this beautifully mounted small bat (Pipistrellus nathusii) perches on its sculptural branch with wings lightly spread, creating a dramatic silhouette. The delicate translucent membranes, the textured fur, and the organic twist of the branch give the piece a striking interior presence — a true cabinet-of-curiosities accent that brings atmospheric depth to any room. A high-end quality educational taxidermy piece from the late 20th century, presented in the classic naturalistic style of the era. Details • Species (Latin): Pipistrellus nathusii • Dimensions: app 18 × 7 × 7 cm (h × w × d) • Presentation: Mounted on natural branch, wooden base • Condition: Vintage, well-preserved, with an authentic patinated look • Period: Late 1970s – Early 1980s • Origin: Netherlands Historical & Scientific Context The Pipistrellus nathusii is a small European bat species known for its dense, rough fur and its agile flight while hunting tiny insects such as dancing midges. In the Netherlands it is often observed along forest edges and above open clearings, where solitary males or small summer groups reside in trees or bat boxes. Remarkably, this species is migratory: research has shown that they can cross the North Sea in one non-stop flight — a behaviour that fascinated educators and naturalists throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Mounted specimens like this were commonly used in biology classrooms, field-study collections, and natural-history displays of the era. Legal & Professional Origin This specimen was legally and professionally prepared in accordance with the 1936 Dutch Bird Act (Vogelwet 1936) and mounted by renowned high-end Dutch taxidermist R. Knol of Sint-Maartensdijk in the late 1970s to early 1980s — a period known for small educational mounts such as this. Shipping Carefully packaged and shipped with tracking.