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(Eidolon helvum)
Four African straw-colored fruit bats live inside the Hangout building at the Detroit Zoo. These animals get their name from the yellow or straw-colored fur around their necks.
On Habitat
Habitat: African Grasslands
Class: Mammals
Conservation Status: Near threatened
Size: 5 to 8 inches long
Weight: 8 to 12 ounces
Diet: Fruit, seeds and nectar
