Following a six month gestation, flying-fox babies are born fully developed and alert. Most people are astounded at such a long pregnancy but it takes time to grow such an intelligent and complex brain. Newborns have a furless chest and tummy that helps them absorb warmth from their mother's body and immediately following birth, mum guides her baby to one of two nipples which are located in each wing pit. Tucked up warm and safe, the baby clings to it's mothers furry chest with oversized feet an