It is the largest bat in the world
2006-11-12 19:08:07 · 3 answers · asked by Dj 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
The scientific name is pteropus giganteus. The word bat means "leather flapper." The flying fox is one of the largest bats with a wingspan of about five feet. They can live to be over 30 and are frugivorous, which means they are fruit eaters. They live in the tropical areas of Asia.
2006-11-12 19:34:38 · answer #1 · answered by Krystal H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Scientific name for this species of bat is Pteropus giganteus.
Although they are called Indian Flying Foxes they can be found widely throughout Asia and Australia.
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2006-11-12 19:30:06 · answer #2 · answered by ukstubby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, it's a bat. Scientific name is "PTEROPUS GIGANTEUS"
2006-11-12 19:13:29 · answer #3 · answered by Chug-a-Lug 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋