The 'Giant golden-crowned flying fox' (''Acerodon jubatus''), also known as the 'Golden-capped fruit bat', is a rare
fruit bat said to be the largest
bat in the world. The species is
endangered and is currently facing the possibility of
extinction due to
poachers and food hunters. They can be found only in the
Philippines, where they live in the
caves and
rainforests of
Maitum, Sarangani.
This
nocturnal flying
mammal has a wing span of at least 5 ft and weighs approximately 1.2 kg or 3 lbs. It is active at night and can fly long distance up to 40 kilometers while hunting for food, eating a variety of
fruits. Its favorite food is the ripe
fig.
The local government of
Maitum,
Sarangani in the Philippines has organized a campaign to save this rare species from extinction. They were known to roost by the thousands before their decline due to destruction of habitat and reckless hunting.
References
★ Listed as Endangered (EN A1cd v2.3)
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Image of ''Acerodon jubatus''
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