Recently, a picture of a giant bat hanging upside down from a roof in the Philippines has gone viral on social media. The image was shared by a twitter user and at first sight, it looked like a stage prop or costume of a Batman-like character. But upon a closer look, one can realize it’s a bat that’s almost the size of a human. Though it becomes clear the animal is indeed a real one, some users have described it as a giant golden-crowned flying fox. The giant golden-crowned flying fox is also referred to as the golden-capped fruit bat. It is a species of megabat that is found in parts of Africa, India, Asia, and Oceania. Unfortunately, they have been listed as an endangered species as a consequence of deforestation and poaching.
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