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Also commonly known as a fruit bat, the grey-headed flying fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) is one of four mainland species of flying foxes found in Australia, along with the black flying fox (Pteropus alecto), the spectacled flying fox (Pteropus conspicillatus), and the little red flying fox (Pteropus scapulatus).

Highly social and intelligent mammals, grey-headed flying foxes can live for up to 20 years in the wild and typically give birth to just one pup per year, normally between September and December. Being highly social means they also tend to roost in large groups. These gatherings are not only important for social interactions, but are also a place for them to rest and a provide refuge during the significant phases of their annual life-cycle, such as mating, giving birth and raising their young.


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