The Animal Giant fruit bat or flying fox

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About Giant fruit bat or flying fox
The giant fruit bat has a wing span of up to 5 feet. They have a very keen sense of smell and very long muzzles. The roost upside down in the trees and wrap their wings around their bodies. AT feeding time they set of to eat fruit, They squish fruit in their jaws, and drink the juice but let the seeds fall to the ground. the females give birth to one baby at a time.

What is this animal's name?	Giant fruit bat or flying fox
What class is this animal assigned to?	mammals
What does this animal eat?	Fruit
Where did this animal live?	Southern and Southeast Asia