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Megabat Collection

Megabats, also known as flying-foxes, are fascinating creatures that captivate our attention with their unique behaviors and captivating appearances

Background imageMegabat Collection: Rescued and orphaned Grey-headed Flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) in captivity

Rescued and orphaned Grey-headed Flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) in captivity, feeds on the nectar of a flowering native eucalyptus tree. ÔÇ¿Black Rock, Victoria, Australia

Background imageMegabat Collection: Fruit bats

Fruit bats
5855215 Fruit bats; (add.info.: Geoffroy's rousette bat, Rousettus amplexicaudatus, and western naked-backed fruit bat, Dobsonia peronii)

Background imageMegabat Collection: Northern blossom bat (Macroglossus minimus) hanging from a branch, Fogg Dam, Northern Territory

Northern blossom bat (Macroglossus minimus) hanging from a branch, Fogg Dam, Northern Territory, Australia

Background imageMegabat Collection: Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) spotting and flaring wings to come

Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) spotting and flaring wings to come in to land on a branch. Yarra Bend Park, Kew, Victoria, Australia. ÔÇ¿November 2019

Background imageMegabat Collection: Little red flying fox (Pteropus scapulatus) female and suckling baby in flight, searching

Little red flying fox (Pteropus scapulatus) female and suckling baby in flight, searching for place to roost. Nitmiluk National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

Background imageMegabat Collection: Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) hanging from a branch with one wing spread

Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) hanging from a branch with one wing spread, Yarra Bend Park, Kew, Victoria, Australia.ÔÇ¿

Background imageMegabat Collection: Straw-coloured fruit bat (Eidolon helvum), female flying carrying pup on front. Lamin, Gambia

Straw-coloured fruit bat (Eidolon helvum), female flying carrying pup on front. Lamin, Gambia

Background imageMegabat Collection: Indian Flying Fox (Pteropus giganteus), flying, India

Indian Flying Fox (Pteropus giganteus), flying, India

Background imageMegabat Collection: Christmas Island flying fox (Pteropus natalis) roosting in coastal tree, Christmas Island, Australia

Christmas Island flying fox (Pteropus natalis) roosting in coastal tree, Christmas Island, Australia

Background imageMegabat Collection: During an extreme heat-stress event at Melbournes Yarra Bend Grey-headed Flying-fox

During an extreme heat-stress event at Melbournes Yarra Bend Grey-headed Flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) colony, where temperatures exceeded 43'C

Background imageMegabat Collection: Portrait of a female rescued Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) pup

Portrait of a female rescued Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) pup. Captive - Taken in controlled conditions and under supervision of wildlife carer

Background imageMegabat Collection: Grey-headed flying-foxes (Pteropus poliocephalus) hang from a branch during a light

Grey-headed flying-foxes (Pteropus poliocephalus) hang from a branch during a light summer rain shower.ÔÇ¿ Yarra Bend Park, Kew, Victoria, Australia. November

Background imageMegabat Collection: Portrait of rescued and rehabilitated Grey-headed flying-foxes (Pteropus poliocephalus)

Portrait of rescued and rehabilitated Grey-headed flying-foxes (Pteropus poliocephalus) that have just been transported to a soft-release enclosure within the Yarra Bend Park colony (Victoria)

Background imageMegabat Collection: Grey-headed Flying-foxes (Pteropus poliocephalus) at a colony hang together on a branch

Grey-headed Flying-foxes (Pteropus poliocephalus) at a colony hang together on a branch over the Yarra River (Melbourne). ÔÇ¿ These bats form part of a colony that was established here in early 2000s

Background imageMegabat Collection: Silhouette of the head of a Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) through its wings

Silhouette of the head of a Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) through its wings. ÔÇ¿ÔÇ¿On hot days when resting in trees, flying-foxes will spread their highly vascular wings

Background imageMegabat Collection: Short-nosed fruit-bat (Cynopterus brachyotis) roosting, Ko Chang Island, Thailand

Short-nosed fruit-bat (Cynopterus brachyotis) roosting, Ko Chang Island, Thailand

Background imageMegabat Collection: Black flying fox (Pteropus alecto), male stretching wing whilst roosting on branch

Black flying fox (Pteropus alecto), male stretching wing whilst roosting on branch. Kununurra, Western Australia

Background imageMegabat Collection: Indian flying foxes (Pteropus giganteus) roosting in tree, Yala National Park, Southern Province

Indian flying foxes (Pteropus giganteus) roosting in tree, Yala National Park, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Background imageMegabat Collection: Straw-coloured fruit bats (Eidolon helvum) returning to daytime roost at sunrise

Straw-coloured fruit bats (Eidolon helvum) returning to daytime roost at sunrise. Kasanka National Park, Zambia

Background imageMegabat Collection: Fruit bats in tree, Peradeniya Botanic Gardens, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Fruit bats in tree, Peradeniya Botanic Gardens, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Background imageMegabat Collection: Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) female, in flight carrying her young

Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) female, in flight carrying her young, Myuna Wetlands, Doveton, Victoria, Australia

Background imageMegabat Collection: Grey-headed flying-fox bat (Pteropus poliocephalus) hanging from branch looking down with wing

Grey-headed flying-fox bat (Pteropus poliocephalus) hanging from branch looking down with wing extended, Yarra Bend Park, Victoria, Australia. Cropped

Background imageMegabat Collection: Grey-headed flying-fox bat (Pteropus poliocephalus), female, hanging the other way to defecate or

Grey-headed flying-fox bat (Pteropus poliocephalus), female, hanging the other way to defecate or urinate, Yarra Bend Park, Victoria, Australia. Cropped

Background imageMegabat Collection: Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) in flight, with tongue out after licking water

Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) in flight, with tongue out after licking water from its body. Having just completed a high-speed belly dip into a river on a hot day to wet its belly

Background imageMegabat Collection: DDE-90025836

DDE-90025836
Australia, No. Territory, Kakadu National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Black Flying Fox hanging upside down in tree at Jabiru Date: 28/01/2006

Background imageMegabat Collection: DDE-90025835

DDE-90025835
Australia, No. Territory, Kakadu National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Black Flying Fox hanging upside down in tree at Jabiru, with baby tucked in wing Date: 28/01/2006

Background imageMegabat Collection: Group of Spectacled flying fox (Pteropus conspicillatus) roosting in daytime camp in rainforest

Group of Spectacled flying fox (Pteropus conspicillatus) roosting in daytime camp in rainforest, Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Australia

Background imageMegabat Collection: Group of Grey-headed flying fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) roosting, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

Group of Grey-headed flying fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) roosting, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

Background imageMegabat Collection: Grey-headed flying-foxes (Pteropus poliocephalus) fly out over the Melbourne city skyline

Grey-headed flying-foxes (Pteropus poliocephalus) fly out over the Melbourne city skyline looking for food during at sunset. ÔÇ¿ÔÇ¿Kew, Victoria, Australia. ÔÇ¿March 2017

Background imageMegabat Collection: Straw-coloured fruit bats (Eidolon helvum) returning to daytime roost at dawn. Kasanka

Straw-coloured fruit bats (Eidolon helvum) returning to daytime roost at dawn. Kasanka National Park, Zambia

Background imageMegabat Collection: Straw-coloured fruit bats (Eidolon helvum) returning to daytime roost at sunrise

Straw-coloured fruit bats (Eidolon helvum) returning to daytime roost at sunrise. Kasanka National Park, Zambia

Background imageMegabat Collection: Flying fox and myotis species

Flying fox and myotis species
Illustration from the Brian Houghton Hodgson Collection; c. 1850s Date: circa 1850

Background imageMegabat Collection: Chiroptera bat engraving 1855

Chiroptera bat engraving 1855

Background imageMegabat Collection: Grey-headed flying fox (Pteropus poliocephalus), Australia

Grey-headed flying fox (Pteropus poliocephalus), Australia

Background imageMegabat Collection: Indian Flying Foxes -Pteropus giganteus-, colony at roost, nature reserve near Godahena

Indian Flying Foxes -Pteropus giganteus-, colony at roost, nature reserve near Godahena, Galle region, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Background imageMegabat Collection: Large flying fox -Pteropus vampyrus-, adult male, resting, native to Southeast Asia, captive

Large flying fox -Pteropus vampyrus-, adult male, resting, native to Southeast Asia, captive

Background imageMegabat Collection: Bismarck Flying Fox (Pteropus neohibernicus) adult, in flight, New Ireland, Bismarck Archipelago

Bismarck Flying Fox (Pteropus neohibernicus) adult, in flight, New Ireland, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, April

Background imageMegabat Collection: Umboi Tube-nosed Fruit Bat (Nyctimene vizcaccia) adult, hanging beneath canopy, Restorf Island

Umboi Tube-nosed Fruit Bat (Nyctimene vizcaccia) adult, hanging beneath canopy, Restorf Island, Kimbe Bay, West New Britain Province, New Britain, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, April

Background imageMegabat Collection: Lyles Flying Fox (Pteropus lylei) two adult males, fighting at daytime roost, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Lyles Flying Fox (Pteropus lylei) two adult males, fighting at daytime roost, Siem Reap, Cambodia, January

Background imageMegabat Collection: Lyles Flying Fox (Pteropus lylei) adult female, yawning, hanging at daytime roost, Siem Reap

Lyles Flying Fox (Pteropus lylei) adult female, yawning, hanging at daytime roost, Siem Reap, Cambodia, January

Background imageMegabat Collection: Lyles Flying Fox (Pteropus lylei) adults, group hanging at daytime roost, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Lyles Flying Fox (Pteropus lylei) adults, group hanging at daytime roost, Siem Reap, Cambodia, January

Background imageMegabat Collection: Little Red Flying Fox (Pteropus scapulatus) adult, hanging from tree branch in daytime roost

Little Red Flying Fox (Pteropus scapulatus) adult, hanging from tree branch in daytime roost, Queensland, Australia, November

Background imageMegabat Collection: Comoro black flying fox skulls C016 / 6068

Comoro black flying fox skulls C016 / 6068
Comoro black flying fox (Pteropus livingstonii) skulls seen from above and left side

Background imageMegabat Collection: Comoro black flying fox skulls C016 / 6070

Comoro black flying fox skulls C016 / 6070
Comoro black flying fox (Pteropus livingstonii) skulls seen from above and left side

Background imageMegabat Collection: Pteropus sp. flying fox

Pteropus sp. flying fox
Plate 1. From a collection of watercolour sketches of Mammals, Birds and Fish by William Webb Ellis (c. 1756-1785), made during Captain Cooks third voyage of discovery, 1776-1780

Background imageMegabat Collection: Pteropus alecto gouldi, black flying fox

Pteropus alecto gouldi, black flying fox
Photograph of a black flying fox specimen preserved in spirit, held at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageMegabat Collection: Pteropus loochoensis, Okinawa flying fox

Pteropus loochoensis, Okinawa flying fox
A rare specimen of an Okinawa flying fox skin from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London



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Megabats, also known as flying-foxes, are fascinating creatures that captivate our attention with their unique behaviors and captivating appearances. Rescued and orphaned Grey-headed Flying-foxes find solace in captivity, where they receive the care and support they need to thrive. These magnificent creatures form tight-knit colonies, like the Grey-headed flying-foxes at sunset who hang together harmoniously on branches, creating a mesmerizing sight. In Australia's Myuna Wetlands of Doveton, Victoria, a female Grey-headed flying-fox soars through the sky with her young clutched tightly beneath her wings. This heartwarming display showcases the strong maternal instincts these bats possess. With grace and precision, she carries her precious cargo to safety. Spotting their prey from above is an essential skill for survival among these winged wonders. The Grey-headed flying-fox flares its wings in anticipation before swooping down to catch its meal. Similarly, a Little red flying fox takes flight alongside her suckling baby as they search for sustenance amidst vast landscapes. Hanging effortlessly from branches with one wing spread wide open is another signature move of the Grey-headed flying-fox. Their elegant posture highlights their adaptability to various environments and demonstrates their ability to rest peacefully while suspended mid-air. Venturing beyond Australia's borders brings us face-to-face with other members of this remarkable bat family. In India's skies, we encounter the Indian Flying Fox gracefully soaring through the air—an awe-inspiring sight that reminds us of nature's diversity across continents. The Northern blossom bat adds further intrigue as it hangs delicately from a branch in Fogg Dam within Australia's Northern Territory—a testament to how megabats have adapted themselves perfectly even within different regions of their homeland. However beautiful these scenes may be; there are times when challenges arise for these incredible creatures during extreme heat-stress events or rescue missions such as the one at Melbourne's Yarra Bend Grey-headed Flying-fox.