Indian Flying fox bats
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The Flying fox bats are nectar and
fruit-eating bats
that are scientifically known as
Pteropus medius
and formerly
Pteropus giganteus
.
is also known as the greater Indian fruit bat.
t is
one of the largest bats in the world
.
They are Found in: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Tibet, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lankame text
It is a
nocturnal animal
and acts as a potential vector for many
zoonotic diseases
.
It prefers to
roost on tall trees
with small diameters and canopy trees.
It prefers to be in close proximity to water bodies, human residences, and agricultural land.
it was generally
considered as vermin
as they raid orchards but now, they receive a higher degree of protection.
It is a
keystone species
as it
disperses seed
of many plants in
tropical systems
.
Conservation status
:
The Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972
: Schedule II,
IUCN
: Least Concern