Hawaiian Hoary Bat Shaped Pillow | Endangered Bat Plush Cushion

Meet the home decor that is literally one of a kind: the Hawaiian Hoary Bat Shaped Pillow from Soon To Be Mythical. This isn't just a cushion; it's a huggable tribute to Hawaii's only native land mammal. Shaped like the Lasiurus cinereus semotus, this pillow captures the frosted "hoary" fur and distinct ear shape of the 'Ope'ape'a without the need for echolocation. It’s soft enough to squeeze when you realize how lonely it is to be the only mammal on an island chain, cute enough to make you love bats, and shaped perfectly for hanging out (metaphorically) on your sofa.

Important: Due to shipping logistics (and the Bat's specific island habitat), this product is available in the US only.

🧵 Pillow Specs

☁️ 100% Soft Polyester: All the comfort, none of the guano.
📏 3 Sizes Available: Small (10″), Medium (16″), Large (22")—from "pup" to "apex insect predator" (they are actually quite small).
📐 Thickness: 3″–5″ (7.6–12.7 cm) of plush support.
🎨 One-Sided Print: Features a detailed Hawaiian Hoary Bat graphic on the front, pure white on the back.
🤐 Sealed Design: No zipper to scratch your face while you nap.
🧼 Care: Spot wash with warm water (keep those wings clean).

💚 Why It’s Tragically Perfect

• The Lonely King: It is the only native land mammal in Hawaii. Every other mammal there was brought by humans. Owning this pillow is honoring the original introvert.

• Not a Cave Dweller: Unlike stereotypical bats, the 'Ope'ape'a sleeps in trees like a fuzzy fruit. This pillow fits perfectly among your houseplants.

• Gallows Decor: A conversation starter that pivots from "Is that a bat?" to "Actually, it's an 'Ope'ape'a, and they are endangered by habitat loss and colliding with wind turbines" instantly.

📉 Endangered Stats

Let’s talk about the Half-Leaf:

• Endangered: Listed as endangered since 1970. Population estimates are difficult because they are solitary and elusive.

• The Name: 'Ope'ape'a means "half-leaf" in Hawaiian, referring to the shape of their open wings (which look like a taro leaf).

• The Threat: Habitat loss, pesticides reducing their food source, and collision with man-made structures like wind turbines and barbed wire fences.

• Conservation Support: A portion of every pillow purchase goes to nonprofits working to restore native forests and research bat-safe wind energy solutions.

🖤 Perfect For

• Goths who also love tropical vacations.

• People who prefer to sleep alone (solitary roosters).

• Anyone who wants to honor the true original local of Hawaii.

• US-based fans of weird, wonderful, and vulnerable wildlife.

Hug it like a fuzzy fruit in a tree. Because if the Hawaiian Hoary Bat disappears, the islands lose their only land mammal. Let’s keep the night sky wild and