A study published in the Journal of Mammalogy found the giant fruit bats have been getting smaller over several decades.

Everything you wanted to know about bats, but were too busy (decorating for Halloween) to ask.Before you head out ...

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Family-wide size range is enormous: from ~0.015-0.02 kg "tiny" fruit bats to flying foxes up to ~1.6 kg with wingspans approaching ~1.7 m.

Ruhs said: “These bats are an important food source in certain portions of the island for people to feed their families or on the menu in some roadside restaurants, so it is critical to figure out ...