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The '''Giant golden-crowned flying fox''' (''Acerodon jubatus'', also known as the '''Golden-capped fruit bat''') is a rare [[fruit bat]] species facing the danger of extinction from [[poacher|poachers]] and food hunters. It is said to be the largest [[bat]] in the world that can be found only in the [[Philippines]]. They are commonly found in the [[cave|caves]] and [[rainforest]] of [[Maitum, Sarangani]], Philippines. |
The '''Giant golden-crowned flying fox''' (''Acerodon jubatus'', also known as the '''Golden-capped fruit bat''') is a rare [[fruit bat]] species facing the danger of extinction from [[poacher|poachers]] and food hunters. It is said to be the largest [[bat]] in the world that can be found only in the [[Philippines]]. They are commonly found in the [[cave|caves]] and [[rainforest]] of [[Maitum, Sarangani]], Philippines. |
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This [[nocturnal]] flying [[mammal]] has a [[wing span]] of at least 5 feet and weighs approximately 1,2 kilograms or 3 pounds. It is active at night hunting for food preying mainly on [[fruit|fruits]]. |
This [[nocturnal]] flying [[mammal]] has a [[wing span]] of at least 5 feet and weighs approximately 1,2 kilograms or 3 pounds. It is active at night and can fly long distance up to 40 kilometers hunting for food preying mainly on [[fruit|fruits]]. Its favorite food is the ripe [[fig]]. |
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The local government of [[Maitum, Sarangani]], Philippines has organized a campaign to save this rare species from extinction which are known to roost in thousands before its decline due to destruction of habitat and reckless hunting. |
The local government of [[Maitum, Sarangani]], Philippines has organized a campaign to save this rare species from extinction which are known to roost in thousands before its decline due to destruction of habitat and reckless hunting. |
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The Giant golden-crowned flying fox (Acerodon jubatus, also known as the Golden-capped fruit bat) is a rare fruit bat species facing the danger of extinction from poachers and food hunters. It is said to be the largest bat in the world that can be found only in the Philippines. They are commonly found in the caves and rainforest of Maitum, Sarangani, Philippines.
This nocturnal flying mammal has a wing span of at least 5 feet and weighs approximately 1,2 kilograms or 3 pounds. It is active at night and can fly long distance up to 40 kilometers hunting for food preying mainly on fruits. Its favorite food is the ripe fig.
The local government of Maitum, Sarangani, Philippines has organized a campaign to save this rare species from extinction which are known to roost in thousands before its decline due to destruction of habitat and reckless hunting.