How does bat meat taste?

Bat meat taste is described by those who have eaten it in some cultures as similar to chicken or pork but with gamey, musky flavor, often compared to dark meat with strong odor, though taste varies by bat species and diet, similar to exotic meats. In some Asian and Pacific cultures where bat is consumed, fruit bats that eat fruit are said to taste milder and somewhat like chicken or pork with slightly sweet, gamey flavor due to fruit diet, while insect-eating bats taste more musky and strong. Bat meat is often described as tough and chewy if not cooked properly, with strong smell that requires strong spices and thorough cooking, typically stewed or grilled with spices to mask odor. However, bat consumption carries health risks, including viruses like rabies and coronaviruses, so not recommended, similar to needing HEPA filtration for safe handling. Taste descriptions from travelers say bat meat is dark, oily, and gamey, not like typical poultry, with some saying texture similar to rabbit. So bat meat taste is generally described as gamey, musky, similar to dark chicken or pork but stronger and more exotic, with fruit bats milder than insect bats, but consumption discouraged due to health risks and conservation concerns.