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

The Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox

Amazing Earth: Giant Golden Crowned Flying Fox

Giant bat discovered in the Philippines is an endangered flying fox

unseenwildlife on Instagram: "The Giant Golden-crowned Flying Fox (Acerodon jubatus) is widely considered the largest bat in the world. Native and endemic to the Philippines, this "megabat" can reach an impressive wingspan of up to 1.7 meters (5.6 feet) and weigh approximately 1.2 to 1.4 kilograms (up to 3.1 pounds). Despite their intimidating size, these bats are gentle "frugivores," meaning their diet consists almost entirely of fruit, specifically figs. They are distinguished by their fox-lik

Golden-Crowned Flying Fox

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