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Flying Foxes in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent's-Park, 1856. Creator: Pearson
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Flying Foxes in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent's-Park, 1856. Creator: Pearson
Flying Foxes in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent's-Park, [London], 1856. The Flying Fox is the largest of the fruit-eating bats of India, and is often erroneously called the Vampire...when perfectly adult, [it] has a large head, with not a little of the expression of a fox about it, and an expanse of wing which measures at least three feet, and therefore gives to its flight a nobleness of sweep to which the flickering evolutions of the insectivorous bat of Europe are infinitely inferior. During the day the Indian Pteropi repose in the deep shade of the banyan-trees, suspended by their powerful feet, and wrapped round with their beautiful dark-brown wings as closely as a mummy in a cerecloth...These very interesting animals were brought over from India for the society by Captain Nesbit. They appear to be perfectly sensible of the kindness of their keeper, and feed freely from his hand'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This photograph, titled "Flying Foxes in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent's-Park, London, 1856," showcases a group of Flying Foxes, also known as Indian Fruit Bats, gracefully perched and feeding in the lush gardens of the Zoological Society. The image was created by the renowned photographer Pearson, and was first published in the prestigious "Illustrated London News" in 1856. The Flying Fox is the largest of the fruit-eating bats in India, and is sometimes mistakenly referred to as a Vampire bat due to its large size and nocturnal habits. However, these gentle creatures feed primarily on fruit and nectar, and pose no threat to humans. When fully grown, a Flying Fox has a large head with a fox-like expression and a wingspan of at least three feet, which gives their flight a majestic and sweeping motion. During the day, these fascinating animals take refuge in the deep shade of banyan trees, hanging upside down by their powerful feet and enveloped in their beautiful, dark-brown wings, much like a mummy in a shroud. The Flying Foxes in this photograph were brought over from India for the Zoological Society by Captain Nesbit. They seem to be fully aware of the kindness of their keeper, and feed freely from his hand, revealing a level of trust and bond that is truly remarkable for wild animals. This photograph offers a unique and intriguing glimpse into the natural history of the Zoological Society's gardens in Regent's Park during the mid-19th century, and serves as a reminder of the important role that zoos and wildlife preservation efforts played in the exploration and understanding of the natural world.
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