13K views · 576 reactions | Egyptian Fruit Bat with  Incredible Bats Theses guys were known to hang out in the tombs of the Pharaohs! | Wild Charles | Facebook

🦇The Egyptian fruit bat is a unique species of fruit bat for a few reasons. One reason is that they are cave-dwelling, and another is that, because they are cave-dwelling, their eyes are adapted for night vision. 🔊So while most other fruit bats live in trees, searching for fruit using sight and smell, Egyptian fruit bats actually locate fruit using echolocation, more commonly seen with insectivorous bats. 🍌Our Egyptian fruit bats, housed indoors rather than out in the pens to mimic their cave

This little rescued Egyptian fruit bat wanted to pop in and show everyone through his happy ear wiggles, how thankful him and all his bat pals are to have such amazing supporters. ❤️ Thank you so much for everything you all do for the bats and the sanctuary. We could not do what we do without people like you! 🥰 | Bat World Sanctuary

In the most fitting manner, this week is Bat Appreciation Week! 🦇 Bats are critically important pollinators who play a vital role as pest controllers in ecosystems. Bats pollinate over 300 fruit species including avocados, bananas, and figs. As the only mammals capable of true flight, bats use echolocation to navigate and find their food in the dark of night. Similar to cats, bats clean themselves constantly through grooming. In combination with their impressive immune systems, they are incredi

our fruit bats are Egyptian fruit bats who eat sweet and ripe fruits (like this guy who's enjoying a mango) #batrescue #wildlife #animalsanctuary #fostercare #skypuppy #fruitlover #slomo #yummy #munching #sweet #batsofinstagram | The Israeli Bat Sanctuary