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Indian Flying Fox

Pteropus giganteus

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Description:

Extremely loud clutch of bats. Model forest park in Digana has been their home for decades. Feeds on fruits and nectar , nocturnal creatures. Acts as pollinators and helps in seed dispersion.

Habitat:

Forest patch .

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Indian flying fox

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Biodiversity of Sri Lanka
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Research Project on Mammals in Sri Lanka

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PublishedNovember 7, 2013

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