Rodrigues fruit bats are also known as Rodrigues flying foxes, and they belong to the Megabat group. The name flying fox comes from their long canine-like faces and this group of bats don’t use echolocation, but instead, rely on their incredible eyesight to navigate and find food.
Pteropus rodricensis) IUCN Red List StatusEndangered About For centuries, bats have
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A year ago we experienced one of the most difficult days in Chester Zoo’s long history when a fire broke out in our Monsoon Forest habitat. Learn more here
were found around the zoo for the rescued species and we’re delighted to see they have
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