They are found widely across north and central Africa, and western Asia including the Arabian peninsula. Pups are relatively large at birth, weighing up to 30% of their mothers' weights, their eyes open by three or four days old, and fur has started growing. For the first two or three days of life, the pup is latched to its mother's pubic nipple at all times. At three or four days old, mothers leave their pups at the roost at night so they can forage. Pups become volant (able to fly) at around three weeks old, and are totally weaned and independent by six or seven weeks old.