u/Avendelore

I thought I was buying an educational display piece. I often buy from school surplus stores because I like to collect educational specimens and displays. I bought a bat encased in resin, and I’m now pretty certain it is NOT an educational product. I really regret buying it and get sad when I see it and think about it, but at the same time, I know the damage is done. I would love help identifying what kind of bat it is, so I can put a caption with it and maybe create an educational display about how bat taxidermy products like these are unethical. I would like to have it serve a better purpose than to have no identity and have been killed merely for decoration. It seems like the common bat to preserve this way is Pipistrelle, but I’m not certain where this one actually came from or specifically what it is. Can anyone help me give this bat an identity?

Edit: It’s difficult to get good pictures due to how reflective the resin is, but I have posted some in comments below.

I love listening to CDs and had been using cheap (essentially disposable) players off Amazon for years until I decided to splurge on an FII0 DM13 based on reviews here and elsewhere. It definitely was a step up for sound quality, but I’m getting annoyed with it because it’s starting to have issues reading discs. I spent a lot on it and have barely had it a year, so I didn’t expect it to start having issues so soon. Support is taking a while as it’s a Chines-based company.

I’m thinking about getting a backup player that’s a little cheaper or even a replacement if there’s a truly decent option. I’ve read that vintage discmans and walkmans are great for sound quality, but there’s so many different models on ebay, and I’m just not sure what’s actually the best? What are your favorite portable CD players? Do you go for any of the modern options, or would you only go with vintage option?

Edit: My budget is around $50 - $100 but it really depends on the quality. I’m willing to spend a little more if one of you swears by the quality/longevity of something. I’m just curious what you all are using. I personally don’t care about skip protection, bluetooth, or any other bells and whistles. I just want it to sound good and last reasonably long.

I bought a taxidermy bat online before I understood the unethical reality.

Portable CD player recs? Modern or vintage?