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Indian Flying Fox
Pteropus giganteus
The Indian Flying Fox is one of the largest species of bats in the world, notable for its impressive wingspan and fox-like face. Native to the Indian subcontinent, this fruit bat roosts in large colonies in tall trees, often near water sources. Its nocturnal habits and keen eyes…
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- Unlike most bats, the Indian Flying Fox does not use echolocation and instead depends on its keen eyesight to find food and avoid obstacles.
- Indian Flying Foxes can have a wingspan of up to 1.5 meters, making them among the largest bats in the world. They have excellent vision and rely on sight rather than echolocation to navigate. These bats are highly social, often roosting in colonies that can number in the thousands.
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