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Indian flying fox

Pteropus giganteus

Description:

The Indian flying fox (Pteropus giganteus), also known as the greater Indian fruit bat, is a species of flying fox in the Pteropodidae family. It is nocturnal and feeds mainly on ripe fruits, such as mangoes and bananas, and nectar. - Wikipedia

Notes:

This one, injured, was found in my garden.

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The MnMs
The MnMs 9 years ago

Lovely!

ChimeTsetan
Spotted by
ChimeTsetan

Village No.5, Karnataka, India

Spotted on Sep 3, 2014
Submitted on Sep 4, 2014

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