One of the world's most extraordinary mammals lives a wild existence in the tropical forests of the Philippines, the giant golden-crowned flying fox. It is a large [megabat] bat with a wingspan that can be as extensive as that of a bald eagle, but despite its size, it has gone against popular myths about bats. This large and imposing-looking beast is an important part of the forest ecosystem, a gentle fruit pollinator that helps to maintain rainforest biodiversity.