The Flying Fox, also known as the fox bat or fruit bat, is the largest of the bat species. Located on tropical islands extending from Madagascar to Australia, the flying fox has a wide wingspan, silky dense fur and facial features resembling that of a small fox: small ears and big eyes. The flying fox relies on sight rather than echolocation for navigation and smell for the locating of food (fruit) and mates.
The Great Flying Fox has a wingspan in the range of 39”-47” (100-120 cm) and total weight of 2.2-3.5 lb (1-1.6 kg). The body of the Great Flying Fox has a body length between 9.1”-13” (23-33 cm) and estimated hanging height of 15”-18.1” (38-46 cm). The typical lifespan of the Great Flying Fox is between 9-23 years.
The Flying Fox, also known as the fox bat or fruit bat, is the largest of the bat species. Located on tropical islands extending from Madagascar to Australia, the flying fox has a wide wingspan, silky dense fur and facial features resembling that of a small fox: small ears and big eyes. The flying fox relies on sight rather than echolocation for navigation and smell for the locating of food (fruit) and mates.
The Great Flying Fox has a wingspan in the range of 39”-47” (100-120 cm) and total weight of 2.2-3.5 lb (1-1.6 kg). The body of the Great Flying Fox has a body length between 9.1”-13” (23-33 cm) and estimated hanging height of 15”-18.1” (38-46 cm). The typical lifespan of the Great Flying Fox is between 9-23 years.
