flying fox
US /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ ˌfɑːks/
UK /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ ˌfɑːks/
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roussette, chauve-souris frugivore
a large fruit bat, especially one of the genus Pteropus, found in tropical and subtropical Asia, Africa, and Australia
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The flying fox is known for its large wingspan.
La roussette est connue pour sa grande envergure.
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Many species of flying fox are endangered.
De nombreuses espèces de roussettes sont en voie de disparition.