Giant golden-crowned flying fox Giant golden-crowned flying fox The giant golden-crowned flying fox ("Acerodon jubatus"), also known as the golden-capped fruit bat, is a rare megabat and one of the largest bats in the world. The species is endangered and is currently facing the possibility of extinction because of poaching and forest destruction. It is endemic to forests in the Philippines. The bat can reach up to in weight and in wingspan. Like other megabats, this species is non-aggressive towards humans and is frugivorous. Even though they are not aggressive, handling the bat without proper training and vaccination is dangerous, as some can carry
Rennell flying fox 1962, Hill published that he considered Rennell's flying fox as a subspecies of the Solomons flying fox, with a trinomen of "Pteropus rayneri rennelli". The forearm of the holotype was long. The fur of its back is uniformly brownish, with the fur of its neck and face lighter. Females give birth to one offspring per litter, with the young called a "pup." Its lifespan is estimated at 8–9 years. It is nocturnal, roosting in sheltered places such as trees during the day. Individuals roost by themselves. It is only known from Rennell Island, which is part of the Solomon Islands.