Seychelles fruit bat (Pteropus seychellensis)

The Seychelles fruit bat or Seychelles flying fox (Pteropus seychellensis) is a megabat found on the granitic islands of Seychelles, and on the Comoros and Mafia Island. It is a significant component of the ecosystems for the islands, dispersing the seeds of many tree species. Although it is hunted for meat on some islands, it remains abundant. Fruit bats only feed on nectar, pollen and fruit, and do not possess echolocation. Photographed in Seychelles

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