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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
{{bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Woobat}} | {{bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Woobat}} | ||
Woobat appears to be based on the {{wp|Honduran white bat}} (a white species of fruit bat) and a literal interpretation of a {{wp|heart-nosed bat}}. It also bears some resemblance to a {{wp|vampire bat}}, despite its difference in diet. Its shiny form's pale green coloration is likely inspired by the Honduran white bat's tent-making behavior, living beneath leaves that filter sunlight to give the bats a camouflaging greenish appearance. Woobat's nose resembles a rubber stamp, befitting its signature move. | Woobat appears to be based on the {{wp|Honduran white bat}} (a white species of fruit bat) and a literal interpretation of a {{wp|heart-nosed bat}}. It also bears some resemblance to a {{wp|vampire bat}}, despite its difference in diet. The hair covering its eyes may be a reference to bad eyesight of bats. Its shiny form's pale green coloration is likely inspired by the Honduran white bat's tent-making behavior, living beneath leaves that filter sunlight to give the bats a camouflaging greenish appearance. Woobat's nose resembles a rubber stamp, befitting its signature move, {{m|Heart Stamp}}. Its single tooth resembles baby teeth which may allude to its status as the first stage Pokémon with low base stats. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
