What are Megabats?

Q: What are Megabats?


A: Megabats are a type of fruit bat that belong to the suborder Megachiroptera, family Pteropodidae of the order Chiroptera.

Q: Where do Megabats live?


A: Megabats live in dense forests in Africa, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

Q: How many species of fruit bats are there?


A: There are about 166 species of fruit bats.

Q: What are fruit bats sometimes known as?


A: Fruit bats are sometimes known as flying foxes.

Q: Do fruit bats live alone or in groups?


A: Fruit bats live in huge colonies, known as "camps."

Q: When are fruit bats most active?


A: Fruit bats are nocturnal, which means they are most active at night.

Q: How do fruit bats rest?


A: Fruit bats rest during the day while hanging upside down from their feet.

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