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Scientists think they might know why some Antarctic icebergs are green. The reason could be iron oxide dust ground down by glaciers on the Antarctic mainland. If the theory holds, it means that the green 'bergs are more than just a quirk of the Southern Ocean. In fact, they...See more

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Though their faces may resemble that of a foxes mug, the flying fox is actually not a fox, but a bat. They are among some of the largest bats in the world, and contain more than 60 species of bat residing in its genus. The flying fox, aka fruit bat, can be found in the tropics and subtropics of Asia, Australia, and East Africa, as well as some oceanic islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Unlike many other bats, the flying fox does not use 'radar' to navigate its way, but rather relies on their relatively large eyes to make their way. These guys 25-35% of their body weight each day, and their diet consists of mostly fruit, flowers, nectar, leaves, and rarely insects. The flying fox is a natural source of the virus causing rabies, which can be transfered to people when scratched or bitten. ....................................................................................................................................... #science #biology #nature #animals #education

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