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Flying bat Indian flying fox<br /> Scientific name Pteropus giganteus<br /> Indian flying fox,Pteropus giganteus Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Flying bat

Indian flying fox
Scientific name Pteropus giganteus

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    Stunning! Do you know the name of the species? Posted 11 years ago
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      Indian flying fox
      Scientific name Pteropus giganteus
      Mammals
      Food: ripe fruits such as mangoes, banana, and nectar
      They live in rain forests and swamps
      They are found in Bangladesh, China, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka
       Posted 11 years ago
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        Thanks for identifying it! Posted 11 years ago

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The Indian flying fox

The Indian flying fox, also known as the greater Indian fruit bat, is a species of flying fox in the Pteropodidae family. It is nocturnal and feeds mainly on ripe fruits, such as mangoes and bananas, and nectar.

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Uploaded Apr 4, 2014. Captured Jun 8, 2012 16:46.
  • NIKON D5100
  • f/8.0
  • 1/2s
  • ISO800
  • 300mm