<p><strong>Meet a new prince of the underworld—the <a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/09/pictures/110909-demon-tube-nosed-bats-beelzebub-new-species/#/beelzebub-tube-nosed-bat_39928_600x450.jpg">Beelzebub bat</a>, one of the <a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/10/101027-halloween-costumes-facts-history-nation-science/">Halloween</a>-worthy new species announced in 2011.</strong></p><p>Named for its diabolic coloration, the recently discovered bat has a black head and dark back fur, both of which contrast sharply with the flyer's whitish belly.</p><p>Despite the fiendish name, Beelzebub bats are typically shy creatures, doing their best to avoid humans in their remote<a href="http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/habitats/rainforest-profile/"> rain forest</a> habitat in <a href="http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/vietnam-guide/">Vietnam</a>, scientists say.</p><p>If captured, however, the bats can turn fierce, said Neil Furey, a biologist with the conservation group<a href="http://www.fauna-flora.org/"> Fauna &amp; Flora International</a>.</p><p>"Once in the hand, they will do their best to escape," said Furey, co-author of a study released in September.</p><p>"In essence, they exhibit a 'flight' first and 'fight' second response—the latter only when they have no other option."</p><p>(See <a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/10/photogalleries/scary-new-animals-halloween/">pictures of Halloween-worthy new species announced in 2009</a>.)</p><p><em>—By National Geographic News staff</em></p>