Viral! Megabat; Human-Sized Bats That are Almost Extinct

News24xx.com - Old photos of bats as big as humans have recently reappeared, causing the Internet to become a frenzy. The photos were shared by Alex Joestar on Twitter, and he tweeted,

Human-sized bats are actually the Golden Flying Fox crowned as a Giant, a megabat species that can be found exclusively in the Philippines. This megabats wingspan can reach 1.7 meters!

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Fortunately, as mentioned by Batworlds, the megabat only consume fruits. They can travel up to 40 kilometers each night to find fruit. This movement is very important in helping the growth of wild fruit trees and pollination. However, the Golden Flying Fox crowned is an endangered species because they are widely hunted by poachers and their habitat has been destroyed by humans. Maybe it's time we see these bats as an integral part of nature rather than fearing them.