Malayan Flying Fox

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Lifespan

15 years in the wild,

up to 30 years under human care

Diet

Pollen, nectar,

flowers and fruit

Habitat

Tropical primary

and secondary forests and swamps

Range

Across much of continental

and insular Southeast Asia

The Malayan flying foxes

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Many rainforest animals are threatened by deforestation, habitat degradation, and the illegal wildlife trade. Other than deforestation and decreasing roosting sites, the Malayan flying fox also faces increasing pressure from being unsustainably hunted for food.

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The IUCN Status

Near Threatened

Likely to become vulnerable in the near future