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Sweden
Aftonbladet
World
8 out of 10 flying foxes died in the extreme heat
The extreme heat wave in southeastern Australia this January resulted in the death of 80% of the flying foxes in a bat colony in Naracoorte, with only 180 surviving.
Feb 5 • 12:35 UTC
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UK
Guardian
National & Local
Flying foxes die in their thousands in worst mass-mortality event since Australia’s black summer
A heatwave in south-east Australia has led to the death of thousands of flying foxes, marking the worst mass mortality event for the species since the black summer.
Jan 12 • 06:29 UTC
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UK
Guardian
National & Local
Queensland to continue to allow farmers to shoot flying foxes after revoking ban on controversial practice
The Queensland government has decided to maintain its controversial policy permitting farmers to shoot flying foxes for crop protection, despite criticism from wildlife advocates and scientists.
Dec 29 • 14:00 UTC