Date:26/01/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/01/26/stories/2008012651060200.htm

Photo: K.R. Deepak

Rare sight: A fox bat silhouetted against the moon in Visakhapatnam. Known as the Indian flying fox, it lives in tropical forests and swamps, primarily in coastal areas. These fruit-eating bats pollinate flowers and distribute their seed, contributing to the protection of the eco-system. —