Ctto: A viral sighting in the Philippines: the giant golden crowned flying fox the world’s largest bat was photographed with a wingspan up to 5.6 ft and a body nearly the size of a small child, leaving viewers stunned. Despite the eerie look, this huge fruit-eater is harmless to people and plays a vital role in pollinating forests and spreading seeds; conservationists warn it’s threatened by habitat loss and hunting. The photo is a powerful reminder of how wild and wondrous nature can be, and ho

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The Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox

GIANT GOLDEN-CROWNED FLYING FOXIt's not AI and it's not a man in disguise! In 2020, this photo taken in the Philippines left millions of people speechless: a massive bat hanging peacefully from a garage ceiling.It is the giant golden-crowned flying fox (Acerodon jubatus), one of the largest bat species on the planet. Native to the Philippine jungles, it can have a wingspan of up to 5.5 feet.Although its size is impressive, this remarkable animal is completely harmless to humans and only eats fru

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