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Fruit Bats Collection

Fruit bats, also known as flying foxes, are fascinating creatures that can be found in various parts of the world

Background imageFruit Bats Collection: Africa, Zambia, Kasanka National Park. Straw coloured fruit bats flying over the forest

Africa, Zambia, Kasanka National Park. Straw coloured fruit bats flying over the forest

Background imageFruit Bats Collection: Africa, Zambia, Kasanka National Park. Straw coloured fruit bats resting in the trees

Africa, Zambia, Kasanka National Park. Straw coloured fruit bats resting in the trees

Background imageFruit Bats Collection: Africa, Zambia, Kasanka National Park. Straw coloured fruit bat flying over the forest

Africa, Zambia, Kasanka National Park. Straw coloured fruit bat flying over the forest

Background imageFruit Bats Collection: Africa, Zambia, Kasanka National Park. Straw coloured fruit bats flying over the forest

Africa, Zambia, Kasanka National Park. Straw coloured fruit bats flying over the forest

Background imageFruit Bats Collection: Africa, Zambia, Kasanka National Park. Straw coloured fruit bats resting in the trees

Africa, Zambia, Kasanka National Park. Straw coloured fruit bats resting in the trees

Background imageFruit Bats Collection: Fruit bats in tree, Peradeniya Botanic Gardens, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Fruit bats in tree, Peradeniya Botanic Gardens, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Background imageFruit Bats Collection: Large / Greater flying fox (Pteropus vampyrus) or Kalang roosting

Large / Greater flying fox (Pteropus vampyrus) or Kalang roosting. From South East Asia, captive, Singapore Zoo

Background imageFruit Bats Collection: Flying Foxes in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent s-Park (engraving)

Flying Foxes in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent s-Park (engraving)
1608824 Flying Foxes in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent s-Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFruit Bats Collection: Fruit bats

Fruit bats
LLM454600 Fruit bats by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fruit Bats. The Royal Natural History, ed Richard Lydekker (Frederick Warne, 1896).); © Look and Learn

Background imageFruit Bats Collection: Flying Foxes recently added to the Zoological Societys Gardens, Regents Park (engraving)

Flying Foxes recently added to the Zoological Societys Gardens, Regents Park (engraving)
1619669 Flying Foxes recently added to the Zoological Societys Gardens, Regents Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFruit Bats Collection: Madagascar fruit bat / flying fox (Pteropus rufus) Berenty Reserve, Madagascar (Digital

Madagascar fruit bat / flying fox (Pteropus rufus) Berenty Reserve, Madagascar (Digital composite)

Background imageFruit Bats Collection: FRUIT BATS

FRUIT BATS

Background imageFruit Bats Collection: Indian Flying Fox (Pteropus giganteus) colony, roosting in tree during daytime, Sri Lanka, February

Indian Flying Fox (Pteropus giganteus) colony, roosting in tree during daytime, Sri Lanka, February

Background imageFruit Bats Collection: Bismarck Flying Fox (Pteropus neohibernicus) adult, in flight, New Ireland, Bismarck Archipelago

Bismarck Flying Fox (Pteropus neohibernicus) adult, in flight, New Ireland, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, April

Background imageFruit Bats Collection: Umboi Tube-nosed Fruit Bat (Nyctimene vizcaccia) adult, hanging beneath canopy, Restorf Island

Umboi Tube-nosed Fruit Bat (Nyctimene vizcaccia) adult, hanging beneath canopy, Restorf Island, Kimbe Bay, West New Britain Province, New Britain, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, April

Background imageFruit Bats Collection: Lyles Flying Fox (Pteropus lylei) two adult males, fighting at daytime roost, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Lyles Flying Fox (Pteropus lylei) two adult males, fighting at daytime roost, Siem Reap, Cambodia, January

Background imageFruit Bats Collection: Lyles Flying Fox (Pteropus lylei) adult female, yawning, hanging at daytime roost, Siem Reap

Lyles Flying Fox (Pteropus lylei) adult female, yawning, hanging at daytime roost, Siem Reap, Cambodia, January

Background imageFruit Bats Collection: Lyles Flying Fox (Pteropus lylei) adults, group hanging at daytime roost, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Lyles Flying Fox (Pteropus lylei) adults, group hanging at daytime roost, Siem Reap, Cambodia, January

Background imageFruit Bats Collection: Little Red Flying Fox (Pteropus scapulatus) adult, hanging from tree branch in daytime roost

Little Red Flying Fox (Pteropus scapulatus) adult, hanging from tree branch in daytime roost, Queensland, Australia, November

Background imageFruit Bats Collection: Fruit Bat (Megachiroptera) dangling from a branch

Fruit Bat (Megachiroptera) dangling from a branch

Background imageFruit Bats Collection: Wahlberg's Epauletted Fruit Bat

Wahlberg's Epauletted Fruit Bat
LA-271 Wahlberg's Epauletted Fruit Bat Epomophorus wahlbergi Jean Michel Labat contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageFruit Bats Collection: Gambian Epauletted Fruit Bat (Epomophorus gambianus) adult, hanging from tree in evening sunlight

Gambian Epauletted Fruit Bat (Epomophorus gambianus) adult, hanging from tree in evening sunlight, Gambia

Background imageFruit Bats Collection: Greater Short-nosed Fruit Bat (Cynopterus sphinx) adult, feeding on fruit, hanging in bush

Greater Short-nosed Fruit Bat (Cynopterus sphinx) adult, feeding on fruit, hanging in bush, Krung Ching, Thailand, february

Background imageFruit Bats Collection: Indian Flying Fox (Pteropus giganteus) adult, grooming wing, with colony roosting in tree

Indian Flying Fox (Pteropus giganteus) adult, grooming wing, with colony roosting in tree, Sri Lanka, december

Background imageFruit Bats Collection: Egyptian rousette bat

Egyptian rousette bat hanging from a feeder. The Egyptian rousette, or Egyptian fruit bat, (Rousettus aegyptiacus) is a widespread African fruit bat

Background imageFruit Bats Collection: Indian flying-foxes (fruit bats) roosting in the 60 hectare Royal Botanic Gardens at Peradeniya

Indian flying-foxes (fruit bats) roosting in the 60 hectare Royal Botanic Gardens at Peradeniya, near Kandy, Sri Lanka, Asia



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Fruit bats, also known as flying foxes, are fascinating creatures that can be found in various parts of the world. In Peradeniya Botanic Gardens, Kandy, Sri Lanka, you can witness fruit bats gracefully hanging from trees, creating a mesmerizing sight. These large and majestic Greater flying foxes or Kalang roosting in Singapore Zoo captivate visitors with their impressive wingspan. Even in the Gardens of the Zoological Society in Regent's Park, London, there is an enchanting engraving depicting Flying Foxes soaring through the air. One cannot miss the Small or Island Flying Foxes residing on Pulau Tioman (Tioman Island), Malaysia. Their presence adds a touch of wilderness to this tropical paradise. Meanwhile, Indian Flying Foxes take flight across India's skies with elegance and grace. Venturing further into Madagascar's Berenty Reserve reveals another species of fruit bat - the Madagascar fruit bat or flying fox. With its reddish fur and unique features, it stands out amidst its surroundings. Back in Sri Lanka during February, one may stumble upon an Indian Flying Fox colony roosting high up in a tree during daylight hours. This extraordinary sight showcases their social behavior and strong sense of community. Whether they are hanging upside down from trees or gliding through the sky at nightfall, these fruit bats never cease to amaze us with their beauty and adaptability to different environments. They play a vital role as pollinators and seed dispersers for many plant species around them. Next time you encounter these captivating creatures while exploring nature reserves or zoos worldwide, take a moment to appreciate their uniqueness and importance within our ecosystem. Fruit bats truly embody nature's wonders.