Hanging upside down from trees, fruit bats are a common sight in the Maldives, especially in late evenings when they wake up from their sleep to start the day. Fruit bats — or Old World fruit bats, Megabats or flying foxes — feed on fruit and nectar from flowers, which they locate with the help of their strong sense of smell. As much as it is tempting to get up close and feel these adorably furry creatures, it is advisable to admire them while maintaining a safe distance.