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6 Fun Facts

Flying foxes

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Flying foxes also known as fruit bats are a genus of bats which are among the largest in the world.

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Flying foxes are dark grey, black or brown in color with a yellow or tawny mantle.

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The lifespan of flying foxes is about 15 years in the wild and up to 30 years in captivity.

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Grey-headed flying foxes are found along the east coast of Australia and their numbers are dropping mainly due to habitat loss.

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Flying-foxes use the wind to travel long distances and have been recorded at speeds of 50 kilometres per hour although they average 25 - 30 kilometres per hour.

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The Black flying-foxes are nocturnal animals that are active during the nighttime hours.