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Indian flying fox

Pteropus giganteus

Photo by ChimeTsetan
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Description:

The Indian flying fox (Pteropus giganteus), also known as the greater Indian fruit bat, is a species of flying fox in the Pteropodidae family. It is nocturnal and feeds mainly on ripe fruits, such as mangoes and bananas, and nectar. - Wikipedia

Notes:

This one, injured, was found in my garden.

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PublishedSeptember 4, 2014

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