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When: October 21, 2021

Where: Dierenpark De Oliemeulen Tilburg, The Netherlands

As kids, we used to watched a nature show with Jeff Corwin, and we will always remember the Kalong. I did not know Takkie - that is, this guy we photographed - is also a Kalong! Talk about the past and present coming together

We both love Bats, they are amazing and fun and really rather cute :Meow: I know not a lot of people feel the same, so I'm going to go Walt Disney on you guys: If you don't have anything nice to say, best not to say anything at all

Because really, Takkie is adorable

Species: Large Flying Fox (Vliegende vos of hond)

Latin name: Pteropus Vampyrus

Originates from southeast Asia.

Current status: Near Threatened

Did you know:

…The Large Flying Fox is known by many different names, like the Greater Flying Fox, Malayan Flying Fox, Malaysian Flying Fox, Large Fruit Bat, Red-Necked Fruit Bat, Kalang and Kalong.

…Despite what their scientific name suggest, they feed exclusively on fruits, nectar and flowers like any other member of the genus Pteropus.

…It is known as a Megabat and noted for being one of the largest Bats in the world.

…Like all Old World Fruit Bats, the Large Flying Fox is unable to echolocate, but compensated with well-developed eyesight.

…The Large Flying Fox faces threats such as habitat loss and deforestation, but they are also hunted for food (bushmeat) and they are considered pests by some farmers because they sometimes feed on orchards.

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Description

When: October 21, 2021

Where: Dierenpark De Oliemeulen Tilburg, The Netherlands

As kids, we used to watched a nature show with Jeff Corwin, and we will always remember the Kalong. I did not know Takkie - that is, this guy we photographed - is also a Kalong! Talk about the past and present coming together

We both love Bats, they are amazing and fun and really rather cute :Meow: I know not a lot of people feel the same, so I'm going to go Walt Disney on you guys: If you don't have anything nice to say, best not to say anything at all

Because really, Takkie is adorable

Species: Large Flying Fox (Vliegende vos of hond)

Latin name: Pteropus Vampyrus

Originates from southeast Asia.

Current status: Near Threatened

Did you know:

…The Large Flying Fox is known by many different names, like the Greater Flying Fox, Malayan Flying Fox, Malaysian Flying Fox, Large Fruit Bat, Red-Necked Fruit Bat, Kalang and Kalong.

…Despite what their scientific name suggest, they feed exclusively on fruits, nectar and flowers like any other member of the genus Pteropus.

…It is known as a Megabat and noted for being one of the largest Bats in the world.

…Like all Old World Fruit Bats, the Large Flying Fox is unable to echolocate, but compensated with well-developed eyesight.

…The Large Flying Fox faces threats such as habitat loss and deforestation, but they are also hunted for food (bushmeat) and they are considered pests by some farmers because they sometimes feed on orchards.

© Mouselemur Photography • Portegiesje

Our work is copyrighted. Do not reproduce, copy edit, publish, transmit or upload in any way without our written permission.

Send us a note or chat message if you want to use our work as a reference.

Find us: Mouselemur on DeviantArt | Mouselemur’s zoo photos on Instagram | Mouselemur’s other photos on Instagram | Mouselemur on Facebook

Visit our website: WIXsite

Shop: high-photos for references WildlifeReferencePhotos | merchandise on RedBubble