The Mauritian government is doing nothing to protects its absolutely unique and wonderfully charismatic flying foxes. The Mauritian flying fox is a fruit eater and Mauritius Island's most efficient seed spreader. The Mauritian flying fox (Pteropus niger)isamedium-- The identification of food plants and seed dispersal events were made by direct observations of bats or indirectly by the analysis of ejecta found on the ground. This study was conducted over a 7-month period in the south-west of Mauritius and investigates the diet of the endemic flying fox Pteropus niger and its potential role as pollinator and seed disperser. Flying foxes are especially important long-distance seed dispersers in tropical and subtropical forested landscapes [13–15], and can also enhance the germination success of seeds that pass through their digestive tracts – they are potentially im-portant for promoting forest regeneration [14]. Ontdek (en bewaar!) After a cull in 2015, this species, previously classed as 'Vulnerable', was downgraded to 'Endangered' The Mauritian flying fox can reach a wingspan of 80 cm, making it the largest endemic mammal on Mauritius. je eigen pins op Pinterest.

The endemic Mauritian flying fox Pteropus niger is perceived to be a major fruit pest. 31-dec-2013 - Deze pin is ontdekt door Thirza Duzijn. The Small Mauritian flying fox died out due to the actions of mankind. Mar 7, 2016 - Small Mauritian Flying Fox or Dark Flying Fox (Pteropus subniger, known as rougettes to early French travelers Worse, it authorizes a "cull" every other year. So why are Mauritian fruit farmers killing off this valuable and endangered bat?

Its fur is golden.