How to Pronounce "pteropus"
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Pteropus is a genus of large fruit bats known as flying foxes, found in tropical and subtropical regions. They eat fruit and play an important role in pollination and seed dispersal.
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The pteropus is a type of fruit bat.
Pteropus species can have wingspans over one meter.
Have you ever seen a pteropus hanging upside down in a tree? It's amazing how big they are!
Many farmers worry that pteropus bats will eat their fruit crops each year.