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Where do they get protein?

April 26, 2017protein

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Where do they get protein?

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Pollen is the major source of protein, much of it licked from its fur while the flying-fox is grooming. Protein is used to build muscle tissue. Pollen grains break open in the gut so that the contents are absorbed. Some native fruits such as figs are also a source of valuable protein.