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Roussetus aegyptiacus


Roussetus aegyptiacus
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Copyright: Lucas Aguilar (laguilar) Silver Note Writer [C: 0 W: 0 N: 54] (181)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-09-17
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Olympus Camedia C-765 UZ
Exposure: f/3.2, 1/250 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-10-04 4:52
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Points: 2
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Spanish]
EGYPTIAN FRUIT BAT


Class: Mammals
Order: Quirópteros
Family: Pterópidos
Distribution: southern, western and oriental Africa, Egypt, Syria, Palestine and Cyprus
Habitat: tropical and subtropical Zones
Nourishment: Frugívoros and nectarívoros
Length: 13 cm
Length: tail 15 mm
Gestation: 15 weeks
Litter: 1 baby


Description:

The top parts are of chestnut-colored color and the low ones a little more whites of egg. In the males they are very apparent two glandular groups placed on both sides of the neck, close to two darker sometimes greenish locks of hair. The snout is alike that of a mouse or a small fox.


Nourishment:

His nourishment is based on fruits and nectar of the flowers, for what in many cases they act as important polinizadores.


Reproduction:

Aparéan during the winter epoch. The gestation lasts 15 weeks. There is born the only baby, who is transported in the bosom of the mother until it has aptitude to fly. It is not autosufficient up to expiring 3 months.


Customs and social life:

They live in groups which number changes between dozens and thousands of individuals. They shelter in grottos, old buildings, trees and gardens. They prove to be active during the day. They emit a long and monotonous shout


State of conservation:

Abundant in his wide area of distribution.


From the zoo of Jerez de la Frontera. In the moment in which it was throwing itself to the plate to catching the food.

There was very few light in the moment of the shot.
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Absolutely adorable little creatures, aren't they?
I love the shot. You might have cropped out that bat in the foreground, but that's not a big deal. Content of the photo is great!

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