Microbat vs. Flying Fox - What's the Difference?
4. Life Style
| Behavior | Microbat | Flying fox |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping place | Sheltered, in caves | Exposed, in trees |
| Hibernation | Some species | No |
| Colony size | Up to 20 million animals | Up to 10.000 animals |
Sleeping Place
• Microbat
For sleeping, microbats typically seek out a protected spot, like a cave or a rock crevice.
• Flying Fox
Flying foxes that live in the rainforest often hang from a branch in a clearly visible manner while sleeping. They've got nothing to worry about since they rest way up in the tree, far from any threats.
Hibernation
• Microbat
Microbats often live in areas where it can get very cold in winter. As a consequence, they hibernate or migrate south where it is warmer.
• Flying Fox
Flying foxes don’t hibernate because their surroundings are warm enough that they don't need to hibernate.
Colony Size
• Microbat
The largest microbat colony is in Mexico. Up to 20 million animals gather in a cave called Bracken Cave.
• Flying Fox
Flying foxes don't gather in massive colonies like microbats do; their biggest groups only reach around 10,000 individuals.
- Table of Contents
- 0. Introduction
- 1. Number of Species
- 2. Anatomy and Appearance
- 3. Distribution and Habitat
- 4. Life Style
- 5. Diet
- 6. Senses and Abilities
- 7. Importance for the Ecosystem
- 8. Summary
