Pteropus 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

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¿

Indian Flying Fox (Pteropus giganteus), flying, India

Flying fox, X-ray
Flying fox, or fruit bat (Pteropus sp.), X-ray

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

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

Africa, Tanzania, Mafia Island. Fruit eating bat on Juani island

Fruit bats in tree, Peradeniya Botanic Gardens, Kandy, Sri Lanka

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

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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

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

Ternate bat and New York bat
Large flying fox, Pteropus vampyrus, and New York bat (Ternate bat, Vespertilio vampyrus, and New York bat, Vespertilio noveboracensis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J

Large flying fox, Pteropus vampyrus. Near threatened. Vespertilio vampyrus Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Sebastian Leitner after an illustration by Jacques de Seve from Johann

Horseshoe and Egyptian bat heads
Bat heads. Horseshoe bat, greater horseshoe bat, lesser horseshoe bat, Commersons leaf-nosed bat, Schneiders roundleaf bat, diadem horseshoe bat, Egyptian slit-faced bat

Indian flying fox or Indian fruit bat, Pteropus giganteus. Handcolored engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Oudart from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle

Flying Fox, plate from "Brehms Tierleben: Allgemeine Kunde des Tierreichs", vol
AGD241743 Flying Fox, plate from " Brehms Tierleben: Allgemeine Kunde des Tierreichs", vol.1, p.344, published by Bibliographisches Institut, 1890 (colour litho) by German School

Flying Foxes recently added to the Zoological Societys Gardens, Regents Park (engraving)
1619669 Flying Foxes recently added to the Zoological Societys Gardens, Regents Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Flying Foxes, from Brehms Tierleben, pub. 1860s (colour lithograph), 1860

Fruit Bats / Common Flying / Large Flying Fox - Hanging from tree, with baby (Pteropus vampyrus). Vietnam. Distribution: S. Burma - Java, Philippines, Borneo, Timor. The largest Bat in the world

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Malayan Flying Fox - male hanging upside down (Pteropus vampyrus) Date:

Grooming fruit bat in Melbourne, Australia
A mature, male fruit bat (also known as a flying fox) cleans itself while hanging from a branch in Melbourne, Australia

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

Illustration of Madagascar Fruit Bat (Pteropus rufus), carrying boabab flower in mouth

Illustration of Mariana Fruit Bat (Pteropus mariannus mariannus)

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

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Indian Flying Fox Nagarhole National Park, Kabini Tiger Reserve, Karnataka, India, Asia Date:

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Indian flying fox - at roost (Pteropus giganteus) Date:

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Indian flying fox - at roost - looking down (Pteropus giganteus) Date:

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"Captivating Pteropus: A Glimpse into the World of Flying-Foxes" Rescued and orphaned Grey-headed Flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) in captivity - Witnessing the resilience of these magnificent creatures as they find solace in human care. Grey-headed flying-foxes (Pteropus poliocephalus) at a colony hang together at sunset - Nature's masterpiece unfolds as these social animals create breathtaking silhouettes against the vibrant sky. Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) female, in flight carrying her young, Myuna Wetlands, Doveton, Victoria, Australia - A mother's love takes flight as she carries her precious cargo through the enchanting Australian skies. Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) spotting and flaring wings to come - An awe-inspiring display of power and grace as this majestic creature prepares for its next adventure. Little red flying fox (Pteropus scapulatus) female and suckling baby in flight, searching - Together they soar across vast landscapes, tirelessly seeking sustenance for their tiny bundle of joy. Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) hanging from a branch with one wing spread - Suspended like acrobats amidst nature's grand stage, these bats showcase their unique beauty with elegance unmatched. Indian Flying Fox (Pteropus giganteus), flying, India - Across distant lands lies another species of Pteropus; witness their mesmerizing flight as they navigate the vibrant Indian landscape. During an extreme heat-stress event at Melbourne's Yarra Bend Grey-headed Flying-fox - Amidst adversity, these resilient creatures face challenges head-on while reminding us of our responsibility to protect them during harsh times.