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Learn about the grey-headed flying fox (Pteropus poliocephalus)
An overview of Australia's grey-headed flying fox (Pteropus poliocephalus).
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Epauletted fruit bat (Epomophorus wahlbergi) feeding on wild figs.
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Epauletted fruit bat (Epomophorus wahlbergi).
Bernard DUPONT
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