The Madagascan fruit bat (Eidolon dupreanum) is a species of bat in the family Pteropodidae. source
The Madagascan fruit bat (Eidolon dupreanum) is a species of bat in the family Pteropodidae.
The Madagascan fruit bat is endemic to Madagascar and is listed as "Vulnerable" by the IUCN because it is hunted as bushmeat. source
The Madagascan fruit bat is endemic to Madagascar and is listed as "Vulnerable" by the IUCN because it is hunted as bushmeat.
The Madagascan fruit bat is found both around the coastal plain and in the inland high plateau. source
The Madagascan fruit bat is found both around the coastal plain and in the inland high plateau.
The Madagascan fruit batrequires suitable rock fissures and caves in which to roost during the day. source
The Madagascan fruit batrequires suitable rock fissures and caves in which to roost during the day.
Colony size of The Madagascan fruit bat varies between about ten and five hundred individuals. source
Colony size of The Madagascan fruit bat varies between about ten and five hundred individuals.
Examination of the droppings from the Madagascan fruit bat show that it mainly consumes fruit but also feeds on the flowers of Eucalyptus spp.. source
Examination of the droppings from the Madagascan fruit bat show that it mainly consumes fruit but also feeds on the flowers of Eucalyptus spp..
The Madagascan fruit bat was found to fly as far as 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) to reach trees of Polyscias spp. source
The Madagascan fruit bat was found to fly as far as 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) to reach trees of Polyscias spp.
This The Madagascan fruit bat feeds on nectar. source
This The Madagascan fruit bat feeds on nectar.
A single offspring of The Madagascan fruit bat is produced each year. source
A single offspring of The Madagascan fruit bat is produced each year.
This slow reproductive rate makes this The Madagascan fruit bat susceptible to over-hunting. source
This slow reproductive rate makes this The Madagascan fruit bat susceptible to over-hunting.
In its Red List of Threatened Species, the IUCN has classified this Madagascan fruit bat as "Vulnerable". source
In its Red List of Threatened Species, the IUCN has classified this Madagascan fruit bat as "Vulnerable".
The Madagascan fruit bats numbers appear to be declining and the greatest threat it faces is being hunted for bushmeat. source
The Madagascan fruit bats numbers appear to be declining and the greatest threat it faces is being hunted for bushmeat.
Some colonies have been completely wiped out, but in some instances, these sites have been recolonised a few years later. source
Some colonies have been completely wiped out, but in some instances, these sites have been recolonised a few years later.
Under Madagascar law, hunting this species is only permitted between the months of May and August. source
Under Madagascar law, hunting this species is only permitted between the months of May and August.
This legislation is widely disregarded and the The Madagascan fruit bat is hunted at any time of year. source
This legislation is widely disregarded and the The Madagascan fruit bat is hunted at any time of year.
The adults white-browed hawk-owl have brown upperparts with white spotting on the crown. source
The adults white-browed hawk-owl have brown upperparts with white spotting on the crown.
