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FLYING FOX [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-01-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mammals
DEF

Any of numerous large bats that constitute the sub-order Megachiroptera, are confined to the warm parts of the Old World, and feed on fruit.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mammifères
DEF

Chauve-souris rousse, frugivore, des côtes de l'océan Indien. (Famille des ptéropidés).

CONT

Les roussettes (ou "flying foxes") ont jusqu'à 1,50 m d'envergure. Le manteau du corps est jaune, le reste est brun.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mamíferos
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