The flying fox bat has been a favorite dish for years,
(mind you, not by us) but for many people it's a delicacy.
Because of their popularity these fruit bats that have been severely over-exploited for food.
The fruit bat is regarded as one of the most important delicacies and is in great demand for important occasions such as weddings and fiestas.
They can also pass on viruses, a veterinarian in Australia was hospitalized with the rare Hendra virus after treating two dying horses.
The virus is carried by flying foxes, which are believed to spread it when their urine, saliva or droppings get into animal feed.
But don't let a little thing like that stop you. Enjoy!
