Maldivian Fruitbat
by Neil R Finlay
Title
Maldivian Fruitbat
Artist
Neil R Finlay
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Maldivian Fruitbat.
What a magnificent bat but it belies its name. These bats feast mostly on nectar and pollen, not fruit as its name might suggest. Because of its diet, it has an enormous tongue that wonβt even fit in its mouth - it is recoiled back down around its ribs!
The name Fruitbat may have been due to its appearance when resting in trees, looking like fruit hanging instead.
These animals are considered to be mega bats as their wingspan is around 1.5 metres. Having witnessed these marvellous creatures first hand, I can honestly say that they seemed bigger to me.
They play an important part in pollination around the atolls and in seed dispersal, sometimes flying amazing distances to feed. They are considered to be endangered due to culls by farmers who believe them to be pests.
Photographed in The Maldives.
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April 21st, 2022
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Comments (27)
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contest⦠SCIENCE WITHOUT BORDERS WORKSHOP! F/L
Alex Lapidus
What a wonderful shot, great to see it again -- voted for this guy in the Science without Borders contest!
Gary F Richards
Spectacular Maldivian Fruitbat composition, lighting, shading, excellent colors and artwork! F/L voted
Holly April Harris
This is awesome!! I love bats! Wonderful shot! I am very pleased to feature your lovely photo in βSerenity Inspiring Photography!β Please add it to the β2023 Second Quarter FEATURED IMAGES Galleryβ thread in the discussions area to record and exhibit your image amongst the best in the group. Thank you! 6/5/23
Gary F Richards
Outstanding Maldivian Fruitbat composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! Congratulations on your well deserved Special Feature of the Week! F/L
Katie Dobies
Congratulations, Neil, your work was chosen for the Home Page of UNLIMITED ISLANDS. Feel free to visit and archive in the comments for even more views.
Dr Debra Stewart's Gallery
Congratulations, your wonderful image has been featured in the A Gorgeous Green - Nature and Photography Only Art Group - thanks for sharing it with us! Please feel free to add it to the 2022 Feature Archive in the Discussion section (using the "embed" link on your image page)
Katie Dobies
Congratulations on your home page feature in UNLIMITED NATURE! Stop by and archive it in the discussions and submit it to more of the UNLIMITED groups! This photo of an upside down bat made me smile!
Gary F Richards
Spectacular bat composition, lighting, shading, beautiful colors and artwork! F/L voted
Gary F Richards
Spectacular bat composition, brilliant lighting, shading, excellent colors and artwork! F/L voted
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