Giant Fruit Bat (Indian Flying Fox)

Photo of Giant Fruit Bat (Indian Flying Fox)

Sniffing on the Wing: The giant fruit bat relies on its keen sense of smell for locating food.

Latin name: Pteropus giganteus Where: Night Hunters Length: Up to 1 ft Weight: 2 to 3 lbs Lifespan: 15 to 31 yrs Habitat: Tropical forest and wetland Diet: Primarily fruit and flowers (juice & nectar), some insects Range: Southern Asia

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