Pteropodidae Collection

Rescued and orphaned Grey-headed Flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) in captivity, feeds on the nectar of a flowering native eucalyptus tree. ÔÇ¿Black Rock, Victoria, Australia

Fruit Bat (Flying Fox) (Chiroptera, Pteropodidae)

Northern blossom bat (Macroglossus minimus) hanging from a branch, Fogg Dam, Northern Territory, Australia

Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) spotting and flaring wings to come in to land on a branch. Yarra Bend Park, Kew, Victoria, Australia. ÔÇ¿November 2019

Little red flying fox (Pteropus scapulatus) female and suckling baby in flight, searching for place to roost. Nitmiluk National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) hanging from a branch with one wing spread, Yarra Bend Park, Kew, Victoria, Australia.ÔÇ¿

Straw-coloured fruit bat (Eidolon helvum), female flying carrying pup on front. Lamin, Gambia

Indian Flying Fox (Pteropus giganteus), flying, India

Christmas Island flying fox (Pteropus natalis) roosting in coastal tree, Christmas Island, Australia

During an extreme heat-stress event at Melbournes Yarra Bend Grey-headed Flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) colony, where temperatures exceeded 43'C

Portrait of a female rescued Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) pup. Captive - Taken in controlled conditions and under supervision of wildlife carer

Grey-headed flying-foxes (Pteropus poliocephalus) hang from a branch during a light summer rain shower.ÔÇ¿ Yarra Bend Park, Kew, Victoria, Australia. November

Portrait of rescued and rehabilitated Grey-headed flying-foxes (Pteropus poliocephalus) that have just been transported to a soft-release enclosure within the Yarra Bend Park colony (Victoria)

Grey-headed Flying-foxes (Pteropus poliocephalus) at a colony hang together on a branch over the Yarra River (Melbourne). ÔÇ¿ These bats form part of a colony that was established here in early 2000s

Silhouette of the head of a Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) through its wings. ÔÇ¿ÔÇ¿On hot days when resting in trees, flying-foxes will spread their highly vascular wings

Short-nosed fruit-bat (Cynopterus brachyotis) roosting, Ko Chang Island, Thailand

Black flying fox (Pteropus alecto), male stretching wing whilst roosting on branch. Kununurra, Western Australia

Indian flying foxes (Pteropus giganteus) roosting in tree, Yala National Park, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Straw-coloured fruit bats (Eidolon helvum) returning to daytime roost at sunrise. Kasanka National Park, Zambia

Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) female, in flight carrying her young, Myuna Wetlands, Doveton, Victoria, Australia

Grey-headed flying-fox bat (Pteropus poliocephalus) hanging from branch looking down with wing extended, Yarra Bend Park, Victoria, Australia. Cropped

Grey-headed flying-fox bat (Pteropus poliocephalus), female, hanging the other way to defecate or urinate, Yarra Bend Park, Victoria, Australia. Cropped

Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) in flight, with tongue out after licking water from its body. Having just completed a high-speed belly dip into a river on a hot day to wet its belly

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Australia, No. Territory, Kakadu National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Black Flying Fox hanging upside down in tree at Jabiru Date: 28/01/2006

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Australia, No. Territory, Kakadu National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Black Flying Fox hanging upside down in tree at Jabiru, with baby tucked in wing Date: 28/01/2006

Group of Spectacled flying fox (Pteropus conspicillatus) roosting in daytime camp in rainforest, Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Australia

Group of Grey-headed flying fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) roosting, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

Grey-headed flying-foxes (Pteropus poliocephalus) fly out over the Melbourne city skyline looking for food during at sunset. ÔÇ¿ÔÇ¿Kew, Victoria, Australia. ÔÇ¿March 2017

Straw-coloured fruit bats (Eidolon helvum) returning to daytime roost at dawn. Kasanka National Park, Zambia

Straw-coloured fruit bats (Eidolon helvum) returning to daytime roost at sunrise. Kasanka National Park, Zambia

Malayan Flying Fox, Large Fruit Bat, Pteropus vampyrus, a furry brown fruit bat with a light ring around its neck hangs upside down on a thin branch held by a mans hand. Dorsal view

Flying fox and myotis species
Illustration from the Brian Houghton Hodgson Collection; c. 1850s Date: circa 1850

Fruit bat in palm tree, Dhuni Kolhu, Baa Atoll, Republic of Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Grey-headed flying fox (Pteropus poliocephalus), Australia

Indian Flying Foxes -Pteropus giganteus-, colony at roost, nature reserve near Godahena, Galle region, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Large flying fox -Pteropus vampyrus-, adult male, resting, native to Southeast Asia, captive

Giant fruit bats, Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Bismarck Flying Fox (Pteropus neohibernicus) adult, in flight, New Ireland, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, April

Umboi Tube-nosed Fruit Bat (Nyctimene vizcaccia) adult, hanging beneath canopy, Restorf Island, Kimbe Bay, West New Britain Province, New Britain, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, April

Lyles Flying Fox (Pteropus lylei) two adult males, fighting at daytime roost, Siem Reap, Cambodia, January

Lyles Flying Fox (Pteropus lylei) adult female, yawning, hanging at daytime roost, Siem Reap, Cambodia, January

Lyles Flying Fox (Pteropus lylei) adults, group hanging at daytime roost, Siem Reap, Cambodia, January

Little Red Flying Fox (Pteropus scapulatus) adult, hanging from tree branch in daytime roost, Queensland, Australia, November

Franquets epauletted bat (epomops franqueti) in flight, side view

Lyles flying fox (Pteropus lylei) clutching a branch, close-up

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"Pteropodidae: A Fascinating Family of Flying Foxes" Rescued and orphaned Grey-headed Flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) in captivity, their delicate wings fluttering with hope as they find solace in human care. These fruit bats, belonging to the Chiroptera family Pteropodidae, are truly remarkable creatures. At sunset, a colony of Grey-headed flying-foxes (Pteropus poliocephalus) hang together, forming an enchanting silhouette against the darkening sky. Their unity is awe-inspiring as they prepare for their nocturnal adventures. Witness the breathtaking sight of a Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) female gracefully soaring through the air, carrying her precious young on her back. This heartwarming display showcases the strong maternal instincts within this species. With keen eyesight and agility, a Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) spots its destination and flares its wings in anticipation. Its determination is admirable as it navigates through vast landscapes in search of sustenance. In flight, a Little red flying fox (Pteropus scapulatus) mother tenderly nurses her baby while tirelessly scanning for nourishment. The bond between them is unbreakable as they explore new territories together. Perched on a branch with one wing spread wide open, a Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) exudes grace and elegance amidst nature's backdrop. Its presence reminds us of the beauty that lies within these magnificent creatures. Across India's skies soars the Indian Flying Fox (Pteropus giganteus), showcasing its impressive wingspan during flight. It serves as a reminder of how diverse and captivating our world truly is. Cropped but still captivating.