9. Fruit Bat-Anvil Bat Family - PTEROPODIDAE Genus-Species - Epomorphorus ? Serial numbers -(290, 291, 292- Port Elizabeth, Aug. 29, 1947, 302- St. Georges Park, Port Elizabeth, Sept. 1, 1947) These fruit bats were shot at night with a 38 cal. Squad and with the use of a miners headlamp. The bat is quite easy to locate as he gives himself away by his distinctive high pitched anvil like call which carries along ways. He utters this sharp call every few seconds unless alarmed. Even when alarmed he cannot resist the temptation of calling out at frequent intervals. I have stalked three bats within a few yards? They hang upside down in the trees. Their small bright eyes present an easy target. They are quite easily alarmed and take flight. However if you wait patiently, they will usually come back to the same tree. They seem to prefer pine and wild fig trees. I shot all of these bats in pine trees in the hills between Walmer and St. Georges Park in Port Elizabeth. Even when badly wounded they cling terseously to the branches. When in flight you can hear the whishing of their long wings. All species taken were male. On moonlight nights the bats Can see you coming so well take flight before you are within range.