![EGYPTIAN FRUIT BAT (Rousettus egyptiacus) ©Dawson
I never really got the “flying fox” nickname before, but this bat really does have a lovely dog/fox-like face.
Egyptian fruit bats are small compared to some of their megachiropterid cousins. They have a wingspan that averages 60 cm (2 ft), and a body length around 15 cm (6 in). Weight is typically around 160g (.35 lb). Males are larger than the females and can be easily distinguished by their large scrotal sack. They are typically a light brown in color, with darker brown wings. They have large pointed ears, dark eyes, and a long dog-like muzzle - which sometimes leads them to be referred to as flying foxes. Their fur is very soft, and their wings feel not unlike pantyhose. [Pantyhose, seriously?!]
Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_fruit_bat
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EGYPTIAN FRUIT BAT (Rousettus egyptiacus) ©Dawson
I never really got the “flying fox” nickname before, but this bat really does have a lovely dog/fox-like face.
Egyptian fruit bats are small compared to some of their megachiropterid cousins. They have a wingspan that averages 60 cm (2 ft), and a body length around 15 cm (6 in). Weight is typically around 160g (.35 lb). Males are larger than the females and can be easily distinguished by their large scrotal sack. They are typically a light brown in color, with darker brown wings. They have large pointed ears, dark eyes, and a long dog-like muzzle - which sometimes leads them to be referred to as flying foxes. Their fur is very soft, and their wings feel not unlike pantyhose. [Pantyhose, seriously?!]
Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_fruit_bat
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My favorite kind of bat. :3
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/SQUEAL IT’S THE CUTEST LITTLE THING ;w;
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HOW COULD ANYONE NOT LOVE A FACE LIKE THAT?!
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