Flying foxes are some of the largest bats in the world. With a body the size of a cat and a wingspan that would make an eagle envious, these megabats are an incredible example of how mammals have developed a variety of adaptations to conquer the skies. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access the full content.

Scientifically known as Pteropus , flying foxes are a genus of megabat that includes dozens of species. They all live in a giant portion of the planet stretching from East Africa across the Indian Ocean, through South and Southeast Asia, down to Australia and some Pacific islands.

Most of them share some distinct similarities, not least their significant body mass, but also their dog-like faces and glossy eyes. Unlike many of their small

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