He said misconceptions persist among some people, including the belief that flying foxes have medicinal value and can cure asthma. “There are about 100 known bat species in Borneo, some found nowhere else in the world, but most people know very little about them. Shavez said different fruit bat species specialise in different food sources. Dog-faced fruit bats feed on secondary forest trees with small fruits, supporting forest regeneration in disturbed areas. Figs are also a key food source for many fruit bat species and attract other animals such as civets and katydids, which may in turn attract flying squirrels.

Source: The Star January 05, 2026 00:51 UTC