ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Pteropus

Hey there kiddo, do you know what a bat is? Yeah, that's right, it's a flying mammal! Well, there is a really cool type of bat called a Pteropus.

Pteropus is like a superhero in the bat world because it has really big wings that can stretch out to over a meter wide. They use these big wings to fly really long distances to search for food, sometimes even up to 25 miles!

But Pteropus does more than just fly super fast, they also have a neat trick to keep themselves safe from predators. You know how you might hide your face or cover your head with your arms when scared? Well, Pteropus does something similar by covering its head with its wings when it wants to hide.

Another interesting thing about Pteropus is that they help with pollination. This means that they transfer pollen from one flower to another, which helps plants produce fruit. So while Pteropus is flying around at night, it is also helping plants grow!

Pretty neat, huh? So remember, Pteropus is a bat that can fly super fast, hide with its wings and help plants grow by pollinating. Keep an eye out for these cool creatures!