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BioExpedition.comFlying- Genus PteropusFox
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They are also called fruit bats, old world fruit bats or megabats.
The family is composed of Description41 genera and about
170 species.
The smallest species is
The giant golden-crowned flying fox (Acerodon jubatus) is one of the largest species of bat in the world.
and the largest attain a wingspan of
2.4 in long5.6 ft.
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They are found throughout tropical and sub-tropical Asia and Australia and on islands of the Indian and western Pacific Oceans.
Tropical forests and swamps.
Location
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Flying-foxes are intelligent, social and nocturnal.
Behavior
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Their sense of smell is
Unlike the little bats, flying-foxes
Senses
excellentdo not use echolocation.
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They are vocal animals; more than 30 different calls have been
recorded in some species.
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They are frugivorous and nectarivorous.
All species of flying foxes only feed on nectar, blossom, pollen, and fruit.
Diet
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Many species form harems consisting of 1 dominant male
and up to 37 females. Bachelor males roost
separately.
After five months of pregnancy, the female gives birth to a single
offspring.
Reproduction
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Average of 15 years in the wild.
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Up to 30 in captivity.
Only experienced and vaccinated
people can touch fruit bats.
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Interesting FactNever handle a flying-fox. A
small percentage of bats carry a disease that can be
passed to humans
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Birds of prey, snakes, lizards and human. Larger species of flying foxes are hunted for their meat.BioExpedition.com
Predators
39 species as vulnerable
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Conservation Status!5 extinct
10 species as critically endangered
19 species as endangered
15 species as near threatened
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