Did You Know?
These are not actually foxes, but the world’s biggest bats! Native to South and Southeast Asia, Australia and East Africa, these creatures possess long sharp curved claws, allowing them to hang upside down while they gobble down their favourite forest fruits.
A Fascinating Fact About The Flying Foxes
In A Single Night Of Foraging, These Industrious Animals Can Cover Up To 30 Kilometres. Dipping Their Heads Into Flowering Plants, They Use Their Long Tongues To Extract Pollen And Nectar. The Pollen That Inadvertently Collects On Their Fur Is Then Transferred To The Next Flowers They Visit.
Habitat
Rainforests
Average Lifespan
19
Years
Weight
Up to 1.5 Kilograms
Conservation
Near Threatened
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