Fruit bats, also known as Old World bats or flying foxes, are among the largest bats in the world. They differ from other species because they navigate with their vision rather than echolocation. Fruit bats get their name from their diet of fruit and nectar. With a long nose, large eyes, and pointy ears, some fruit bat species resemble dogs or foxes. They have wide chests and range from two inches to over a foot long. These bats have coarse, tan to brownish-black fur, wide leathery wings, and tiny feet with strong, claw-tipped toes to grip tree limbs. Fruit bats feed on nectar, fruit, and even flowers. They chew on fruit to get the sweet juice and then spit out any seeds, rind, or pulp. Larger fruit bats use their claws to climb and find hidden and hard-to-reach food. Limited to subtropical and tropical climates, the fruit bat is not native to the U.S. However, the pests have a confirmed presence in Florida. Warming temperatures and habitat loss may force more of these mammals into southern states. For now, they are accidental invaders.