The largest bat species is the Giant golden-crowned flying fox (Acerodon jubatus), a rare fruit bat and endangered species that is part of the megabat family. Despite its name and superficial appearance, it is not closely related to the fox.

It is active at night and can fly long distances up to 40 kilometers while hunting for food, eating a variety of fruits. Its favorite food is the ripe fig. Called the « silent planter », it contributes greatly to forest regeneration, given its diet of fruit and seeds.

The maximum size is believed to approach 1.5 kg (3.3 lb), 55 cm (22 in) long, and the wingspan may be almost 1.8 m (6 ft).

Giant golden-crowned flying fox

Giant golden-crowned flying fox (Acerodon jubatus)

Giant golden-crowned flying fox (Acerodon jubatus)

Giant golden-crowned flying fox (Acerodon jubatus)

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Giant golden-crowned flying fox (Acerodon jubatus)

Giant golden-crowned flying fox (Acerodon jubatus)

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Posted by Fred On septembre - 3 - 2009

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