Flying Fox Collection

Great Indian Fruit Bat, ca. 1777-82. Creator: Bhawani Das
Great Indian Fruit Bat, ca. 1777-82

Rescued and orphaned Grey-headed Flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) in captivity, feeds on the nectar of a flowering native eucalyptus tree. ÔÇ¿Black Rock, Victoria, Australia

GWR Pendennis Castle and LNER, Flying Fox at Kings Cross, 1925

Fruit Bat (Flying Fox) (Chiroptera, Pteropodidae)

Madagascar Flying Fox Madagascar
WAT-2485 Madagascar Flying Fox / Fruit Bat Madagascar Pteropus rufus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Black Flying Fox - close-up of head
HB-2769 Black Flying Fox - close-up of head Australia Pteropus alecto Hans & Judy Beste Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Flying Foxes in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent's-Park, 1856. Creator: Pearson
Flying Foxes in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent's-Park, [London], 1856. The Flying Fox is the largest of the fruit-eating bats of India

Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) spotting and flaring wings to come in to land on a branch. Yarra Bend Park, Kew, Victoria, Australia. ÔÇ¿November 2019

Little red flying fox (Pteropus scapulatus) female and suckling baby in flight, searching for place to roost. Nitmiluk National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) hanging from a branch with one wing spread, Yarra Bend Park, Kew, Victoria, Australia.ÔÇ¿

Indian Flying Fox (Pteropus giganteus), flying, India

Christmas Island flying fox (Pteropus natalis) roosting in coastal tree, Christmas Island, Australia

During an extreme heat-stress event at Melbournes Yarra Bend Grey-headed Flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) colony, where temperatures exceeded 43'C

Portrait of a female rescued Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) pup. Captive - Taken in controlled conditions and under supervision of wildlife carer

Grey-headed flying-foxes (Pteropus poliocephalus) hang from a branch during a light summer rain shower.ÔÇ¿ Yarra Bend Park, Kew, Victoria, Australia. November

Portrait of rescued and rehabilitated Grey-headed flying-foxes (Pteropus poliocephalus) that have just been transported to a soft-release enclosure within the Yarra Bend Park colony (Victoria)

Grey-headed Flying-foxes (Pteropus poliocephalus) at a colony hang together on a branch over the Yarra River (Melbourne). ÔÇ¿ These bats form part of a colony that was established here in early 2000s

Silhouette of the head of a Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) through its wings. ÔÇ¿ÔÇ¿On hot days when resting in trees, flying-foxes will spread their highly vascular wings

Black flying fox (Pteropus alecto), male stretching wing whilst roosting on branch. Kununurra, Western Australia

Indian flying foxes (Pteropus giganteus) roosting in tree, Yala National Park, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) female, in flight carrying her young, Myuna Wetlands, Doveton, Victoria, Australia

Grey-headed flying-fox bat (Pteropus poliocephalus) hanging from branch looking down with wing extended, Yarra Bend Park, Victoria, Australia. Cropped

Grey-headed flying-fox bat (Pteropus poliocephalus), female, hanging the other way to defecate or urinate, Yarra Bend Park, Victoria, Australia. Cropped

Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) in flight, with tongue out after licking water from its body. Having just completed a high-speed belly dip into a river on a hot day to wet its belly

Group of Spectacled flying fox (Pteropus conspicillatus) roosting in daytime camp in rainforest, Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Australia

Group of Grey-headed flying fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) roosting, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

Great Indian Fruit Bat (Flying Fox), Pteropus giganteus, with both wings outstretched, c
5973470 Great Indian Fruit Bat (Flying Fox), Pteropus giganteus, with both wings outstretched, c.1778-82 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Bhawani Das (fl.c.1710)

Mammals, c. 1860 (colour litho)
1109798 Mammals, c.1860 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Naturgeschichte des TierreichsA (Natural History of the Animal Kingdom)

Grey-Headed Flying Fox (Pteropus Poliocephalus), 1845-1863 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986061 Grey-Headed Flying Fox (Pteropus Poliocephalus), 1845-1863 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Gould, John (1804-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grey-Headed Flying Fox (Pteropus Poliocephalus)

Flugfuchs (chromolitho)
5211342 Flugfuchs (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flugfuchs. Illustration for Brehms Thierleben Allgemeine Kunde des Thierreichs)

Indian Flying Fox also known as Great Indian Fruit Bat; Pteropus Giganteus, c
5055703 Indian Flying Fox also known as Great Indian Fruit Bat; Pteropus Giganteus, c. 1800 (hand coloured engraving) by Indian School

Flying Fox, Vampire Bat, Common Bat and Spectre Vampire
LLM457030 Flying Fox, Vampire Bat, Common Bat and Spectre Vampire by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flying Fox, Vampire Bat, Common Bat and Spectre Vampire)

Large Flying Fox (coloured engraving)
999983 Large Flying Fox (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:Jacques de Seve Engraver)

The Prince of Wales at the Sale of Flying Fox at Kingsclere on 8 March (litho)
1599411 The Prince of Wales at the Sale of Flying Fox at Kingsclere on 8 March (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Winner of the Derby, Flying Fox, owned by the Duke of Westminster (b / w photo)
1598914 The Winner of the Derby, Flying Fox, owned by the Duke of Westminster (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Winner of the Derby, Flying Fox)

Asian fauna (colour litho)
3630349 Asian fauna (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Asian fauna. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

Grey-headed flying-foxes (Pteropus poliocephalus) fly out over the Melbourne city skyline looking for food during at sunset. ÔÇ¿ÔÇ¿Kew, Victoria, Australia. ÔÇ¿March 2017

Indian Flying Fox also known as Great Indian Fruit Bat; Pteropus Giganteus, c1800
Indian Flying Fox also known as Great Indian Fruit Bat; Pteropus Giganteus, c. 1800 (hand coloured engraving). Indian Flying Fox also known as Great Indian Fruit Bat; Pteropus Giganteus; mammal found

Cairns Heatwave Feature
In a November 27, 2018 file photo, Tolga Bat Hospital volunteer Amanda Hickman holds a heat-stressed spectacled flying fox rescued from an inner-city colony during a heatwave in Cairns

Flying Foxes, from Brehms Tierleben, pub. 1860s (colour lithograph), 1860

Flying Fox, 1896-1911, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Fruit Bat / Flying Fox Skeleton
KEL-1153 Fruit Bat / Flying Fox Skeleton Tropical Forest of Ceylon Pteropus edwardsii Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Malayan Flying Fox - hanging from branch - Malaysia
MAR-922 Malayan Flying Fox - hanging from branch Malaysia Pteropus vampyrus Thomas Marent Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Large or Greater Flying Fox (Pteropus vampyrus) or Kalang. From South East Asia (including; Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Borneo, Myanmar, Philippines and Thailand)

Malayan Flying Fox, Large Fruit Bat, Pteropus vampyrus, a furry brown fruit bat with a light ring around its neck hangs upside down on a thin branch held by a mans hand. Dorsal view

Flying fox and myotis species
Illustration from the Brian Houghton Hodgson Collection; c. 1850s Date: circa 1850

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The flying fox, also known as the Great Indian Fruit Bat, is a fascinating creature that has captured the attention of many. One notable depiction of this bat can be found in the artwork titled "Great Indian Fruit Bat, ca. 1777-82" by Bhawani Das. This intricate creation showcases the beauty and detail of these creatures. In contrast to this artistic representation, we have a heartwarming image of a rescued and orphaned Grey-headed Flying-fox in captivity. This photo reminds us of the importance of conservation efforts to protect these magnificent animals. Moving on to transportation history, we come across an interesting connection between GWR Pendennis Castle and LNER with their shared name: Flying Fox at Kings Cross in 1925. It's intriguing how different industries draw inspiration from nature when naming their creations. Speaking of nature's wonders, another stunning photograph captures a Fruit Bat (Flying Fox) belonging to the Chiroptera family Pteropodidae. The intricate details on its wings are truly mesmerizing. Venturing further into geographical diversity, we encounter the Madagascar Flying Fox from Madagascar itself. Its unique features make it stand out among other species within its family. A close-up shot reveals the captivating face of a Black Flying Fox with its piercing eyes and delicate facial structure. Such images remind us that every creature holds its own beauty worth appreciating. One cannot discuss flying foxes without mentioning their incredible social behavior witnessed during sunset gatherings at colonies like those depicted among Grey-headed flying-foxes hanging together harmoniously. The maternal instincts displayed by female Grey-headed flying-foxes are awe-inspiring as they carry their young while soaring through Australian skies at Myuna Wetlands in Doveton, Victoria - showcasing both strength and tenderness simultaneously. Another remarkable sight is witnessing a Grey-headed flying-fox spotting something intriguing before flaring its wings in preparation for action – reminding us that curiosity drives these creatures to explore their surroundings.