Wildlife rescuers are seeing a sharp rise in distress calls for starving flying foxes, particularly grey-headed species, across parts of New South Wales and Victoria. The bats, which rely on blossoms and tree nectar for sustenance, are being found in critically weak conditions, with adults and young pups showing severe signs of malnutrition. Conservationists are responding urgently as the vulnerable species faces a potential ecological crisis linked to food shortages. The situation highlights growing concerns under federal environmental protections for the struggling population.
Rescuers respond to surge in callouts for the vulnerable bat species, which usually feeds on blossoms and tree nectarGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFlying foxes are starving en masse across New South Wales and parts of Victoria, with wildlife rescuers responding to a surge in reports of “exhausted and emaciated” adults and skeletal pups.Most reports involved grey-headed flying foxes, listed as vulnerable under federal environment laws and which usually feed on the blossoms and nectar of native trees. Continue reading...
