Their wingspan is up to 3'. Males are slightly larger than females. Their coloration varies and includes black, silver, yellow, orange, and red. They have fox-like faces, large eyes, and large, widely spaced ears. They have no tail and a large thumb for climbing.

Listed as “endangered" on the IUCN Red List (International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources)

• Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust

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