How can a megabat like the Ryukyu flying fox hang upside down like smaller bats, and why are its wings translucent? Jump in to find out.

Hundreds of Indian flying foxes (Pteropus medius formerly Pteropus giganteus), large fruit-eating bats, dropped dead in droves in the northern states of India due to intense heatwaves. In Rajasthan, ...

The Indian Flying Fox is a large bat found in South Asia, especially in India and Sri Lanka. It has a wing length that can go up to 5.6 feet (1.7 meters). This bat has a fox-like face and reddish ...

Indian Flying Fox With a wingspan of up to 4.9 feet, the Indian Flying Fox is found in South Asia. These bats roost in large colonies and feed primarily on fruits and nectar. Image Credit: Canva ...

Golden-crowned flying fox (Acerodon jubatus): This remarkable bat is notable for its impressive wingspan, which can reach up to 5.5 feet, making it the largest bat species in the world by this ...

PHNOM PENH: Phnom Penh’s urban landscape has long been home to a fascinating yet elusive species: the flying fox, whose “sanctuary tree” in the capital is even marked on Google Maps.

A Spectacled Flying Fox Species Recovery Plan is being prepared with the aim to publish in early 2025, and there are calls for government at all levels to get on board and support people on the ...

Golden-crowned flying fox (Acerodon jubatus): This remarkable bat is notable for its impressive wingspan, which can reach up to 5.5 feet, making it the largest bat species in the world by this ...