Flying Fox (Noun)
Meaning
Large bat with a head that resembles the head of a fox.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The flying fox, a large fruit bat, is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Australia and nearby islands.
- A colony of flying foxes roosted in the trees, their leathery wings folded tight against their bodies.
- At dusk, the flying foxes took to the skies, their cries and squeaks filling the air as they foraged for nectar and fruit.
- The flying fox is also known as the grey-headed flying fox, due to its distinctive grey fur and fox-like head.
- Flying foxes play a vital role in pollination and seed dispersal in the ecosystems where they are found, making them an important part of the native wildlife.