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Egyptian Rousette

Rousettus aegyptiacus

The Egyptian Rousette is a fruit bat that loves to eat yummy fruits! They have big ears and can see well in the dark, which helps them find food at night.

Habitat: Caves and forests

Appearance

The Egyptian Rousette is a medium-sized bat with reddish-brown fur, large dark eyes, and a long, pointed muzzle that makes it look somewhat like a fox. It has simple, pointed ears and a small clawed thumb on its wings.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderChiropteraFamilyPteropodidaeGenusRousettus
Egyptian Rousette
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Egyptian Rousette

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Baby bats, called pups, cling to their mom's fur, riding along during flight!

Sometimes called 'dog-faced bats' because of their pointy snout!

They are one of the few bats that 'see' using sound made by their tongue!

They sleep upside down, hanging by their feet, always ready to fly!

Special abilities

Ability

Super Sight

Egyptian Rousette has large eyes that help them see well in dim light to navigate and find delicious fruits.

Ability

Tongue-Click Navigator

Egyptian Rousette can make rapid tongue clicks to echolocate, helping them navigate dark caves and find food.

Ability

Fruity Finder

Egyptian Rousette can sniff out ripe fruit from a distance, even in the dark, using their amazing sense of smell.

Measurements & details

Length
14-18 cm
Wingspan
60-70 cm
Weight
0.08-0.17 kg
Lifespan
8-22 years
Top Speed
25 km/h
Litter Size
1-2
Gestation
100-120 days

Diet & Feeding

These fruit bats love to eat fresh fruits and nectar, helping plants spread their seeds.

Age differences: Pups drink milk from their mothers, then gradually transition to a diet of fruits and nectar.

Primary Foods

  • figs
  • dates
  • carob
  • peaches
  • nectar
  • pollen

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Egyptian Fruit BatRousette Bat

Collections

Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Bats are wild animals and should be admired from a distance. Never try to touch or catch one.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Egyptian Rousette?

14-18 cm

What is Egyptian Rousette's wingspan?

60-70 cm

How much does Egyptian Rousette weigh?

0.08-0.17 kg

How long does Egyptian Rousette live?

8-22 years

How fast can Egyptian Rousette move?

25 km/h

What does Egyptian Rousette eat?

These fruit bats love to eat fresh fruits and nectar, helping plants spread their seeds.

Where is Egyptian Rousette usually found?

Caves and forests

How does Egyptian Rousette hunt?

Foraging

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