Meet Our Animals > Straw-colored Fruit Bat
 
Quick Facts
Native to Southwestern Arabian Peninsula, Africa south of the Sahara, Ethiopia, Egypt, and Madagascar
Primary Diet Juicy fruits, flowers, nectar, buds and young leaves of the silk-cotton tree, and pollen
Adult Weight 8 to 12 ounces
Lifespan 15 years
Status Stable

Straw-colored Fruit Bat

The wingspan of a straw-colored fruit bat is 30-36 inches. Their wings are long and narrow, allowing them to fly long distances and not expend too much energy from flapping.

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