Abstract
. (2010) report-ed bleeding small bats from the vein passing alongthe inside of the humero-radial joint. Visual inspec-tion of this site in vespertilionids shows that it istightly congested with tendons, nerves and bloodvessels. Experience with bleeding small bats at this site indicates that it is invariably accompa-nied by haema toma (P. A. Racey, personal observa-tion; S. M. Swift, personal observation) which may impair flight by further congesting the joint and reducing its flexibility. Such impairment may decrease flight agility and foraging success. Sur -prisingly, Smith
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