are easiest obtained in scrub jungles by the employ- 

 ment of beaters. 



THE COMMON FLYING FOX (Pteropus Edwardsii vel medius) 



This large bat is very common in India generally; 

 and in Mysore vast colonies of them are to be seen 

 hanging by day, with wings closed, on some large 

 tree, and at dusk flying overhead on their way to 

 search for the fruits on which they feed. In colour 

 they are rusty black, with the neck and shoulders 

 yellow. 



Sterndale's measurements are: "Length 12 to 

 14 inches; extent of wings 46 to 52 inches." A 

 few specimens of this species may be procured for 

 the purpose of preservation as curiosities. 



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