The golden-crowned flying fox: a bat with a 5-foot wingspan 🦇👑 Native to the Philippines, this fruit bat is one of the biggest on Earth. Despite its vampire-like look, it’s a gentle giant, feeding only on fruit and playing a key role in reforesting the jungle by spreading seeds. Majestic, misunderstood, and vital for the ecosystem. #FlyingFox #WildlifeReels #AnimalFacts #StrangeAnimals #Bats | Discvr Blog

2.3M views · 115 reactions | The Indian flying fox (Pteropus giganteus) is a large fruit bat native to the Indian subcontinent. They have a wingspan of up to 1.5 meters and a body length of about 15-22 cm. Their diet mainly consists of fruits, nectar, and flowers. | thescaryfact | Facebook

13K views · 26 reactions | The great golden crowned flying fox has an average wingspan of 59 to 67 inches (150 to 170 cm), making it the planet's largest fruit bat. Would you be afraid or excited to come across this creature? Learn more: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/largest-bat-in-the-world.htm?utm_source=facebook #bats #animals #wildlife | Howstuffworks | Facebook