Amazing Earth: Giant Golden Crowned Flying Fox

The Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox

'Megabats' With Human-Sized Wingspans Fly Freely In The Philippines

Ctto: A viral sighting in the Philippines: the giant golden crowned flying fox the world’s largest bat was photographed with a wingspan up to 5.6 ft and a body nearly the size of a small child, leaving viewers stunned. Despite the eerie look, this huge fruit-eater is harmless to people and plays a vital role in pollinating forests and spreading seeds; conservationists warn it’s threatened by habitat loss and hunting. The photo is a powerful reminder of how wild and wondrous nature can be, and ho

O Mundo Selvagem on Instagram: "O morcego-raposa-voadora de coroa-dourada gigante O Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox (Acerodon jubatus) é um megamorcego frugívoro nativo das florestas tropicais das Filipinas e é amplamente considerado a maior espécie de morcego do mundo em envergadura. Esses impressionantes mamíferos podem atingir até 1,7 metro de envergadura (5,6 pés). Apesar do tamanho intimidador, são surpreendentemente leves, pesando geralmente menos de 1,2 kg. Mesmo com a aparência marcante