Spanish Name: Murcielago Come Fruta

Size: 20cm long with a 90cm wingspan

Life span: 2 to 3 years

For more information see:
 

• Report written by Elizabeth B.
• Report written by Andres V.

Predators: Humans because some humans eat bats & humans cut down the rainforest which is their home
 

Adaptations: They have long webbed fingers that serve as wings and good eyesight and smell to find their food with 
 

Interesting Facts: 

• They are a big part in seed dispersal and pollination of fruits and flowers
• They use their wings to wrap around themselves when it is cold and to fan themselves with when it is hot
• They are a big part of reforestation in the rainforest
• They have faces that look like those of dogs so they are also called flyi ng foxes

Bibliography: "Fruit eating bat" 12 Mar. 2003 <www.enchantedlearning.com> 

 Researchers: Eddy B. and   Mariale E.
More information:

• Report written by: Elizabeth B.