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Bats! Bats everywhere! In the botanical garden of Peradeniya, a huge number of bats can be found Asia,Botanical Garden,Geotagged,Indian flying fox,Peradeniya,Pteropus giganteus,Sri Lanka Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Bats! Bats everywhere!

In the botanical garden of Peradeniya, a huge number of bats can be found

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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 Jun 16, 2014. Captured Jul 9, 2013 10:44 in Palmyra Palm Avenue, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
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  • Canon EOS 7D
  • f/7.1
  • 1/500s
  • ISO1250
  • 300mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.