Philippine Giant Golden-crowned flying fox: Mega Bat
The Giant Golden-Crowned Flying-Fox Bat is a rare species, and one that features very long wings. In fact, they are so long that it is often seen with them wrapped around the body like a cloak. The wings can end up being up to five feet wide when fully displayed. It is considered to be the largest bat in the world. This bat has a face that looks...very similar to that of a fox.
The only home of the Giant Golden-Crowned Flying-Fox is in the Philippines. The species is endangered and is currently facing the possibility of extinction because of poaching and forest destruction.
The giant golden-crowned flying fox gets its species name from the golden fur around the head, in sharp contrast to the black body. Like all other fruit bats, they have no tail. They are among the largest bats, with a wingspan of 1.5–1.7 m (4 ft. 10 in–5 ft. 7 in) and weighing 0.7–1.2 kg (1.5–2.6 lb).
The only home of the Giant Golden-Crowned Flying-Fox is in the Philippines. The species is endangered and is currently facing the possibility of extinction because of poaching and forest destruction.
The giant golden-crowned flying fox gets its species name from the golden fur around the head, in sharp contrast to the black body. Like all other fruit bats, they have no tail. They are among the largest bats, with a wingspan of 1.5–1.7 m (4 ft. 10 in–5 ft. 7 in) and weighing 0.7–1.2 kg (1.5–2.6 lb).
STRANGE BIG BATS IN THE GARDEN!! : BIG SIZE BATS (ARE
THEY DEADLY?)
A gargantuan bat appears to have been caught by military personnel in the Philippines. If real, this is probably some species of mega bat, referred to as a flying fox. These bats can have wingspans close to 6 feet wide.
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