Nature’s Unexpected Moments: Jarring Photos That Tell Unique Stories
Newborn Flying Fox Clinging To Mother
In the fascinating world of flying foxes, we find a baby Indian flying fox clinging tightly to its mother’s belly, showing how much they depend on her. These little furry creatures stay close to the ground and can’t fly on their own for several months. There are more than 60 species of flying foxes that fly across Asia, Australia, Africa, and various islands in the Pacific.
Among them, some have incredibly large wings, with a span of up to 5.25 feet. They feed on plants and glide gracefully through the air, but unlike some bats, they don’t use echolocation to navigate. When they get older, they mate while hanging upside down, forming strong bonds in colonies that can be as large as 200,000, showing how these mysterious creatures come together.
