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The Pemba flying fox (Pteropus voeltzkowi) is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae. It is endemic to the island of Pemba in Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. Recent conservation success has risen their numbers to between 22,000 and 36,000 from just a few individuals 20 years ago. Conservation measures implemented by the Forestry Department on Pemba...

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