Giant golden-crowned flying fox (Acerodon jubatus)

The giant golden-crowned flying fox (Acerodon jubatus), also known as the golden-capped fruit bat, is a rare megabat[2] and one of the largest bats in the world.[3] The species is endangered and is currently facing the possibility of extinction because of poaching and forest destruction. It is endemic to forests in the Philippines.[1] The bat can reach up to 1.2 kg (2.6 lb) in weight and 1.7 m (5.6 ft) in wingspan.[3] Like other megabats, this species is non-aggressive towards humans and is frugivorous.[3] Even though they are not aggressive, handling the bat without proper training and vaccination is dangerous, as some can carry deadly diseases.

 

Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_golden-crowned_flying_fox

 

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