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Acerodon jubatus
It is primarily frugivorous, consuming several kinds of fig and some leaves. It forages at night and sleeps during the day in tree roosts. These roosts can consist of thousands of individuals, often including another species, the large flying fox.
Also known as the golden-capped fruit bat. It is a species of megabat endemic to the Philippines.
Great find! And Karen is spot on with her ID. There's a mission to share your spotting with:
http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/6543...
Good to see a post from the Philippine Eagle Foundation. I was a post-graduate intern there waaaay back in 1994. :)
Spotted on Apr 25, 2015
Submitted on May 7, 2015
