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Extreme weather may drive flying foxes to seek ‘climate refuge’ as far south as Tasmania Donna Lu Fruit bats may migrate as far south as Tasmania in the future as a result of extreme weather events linked to the climate crisis, new modelling suggests. University of Tasmania scientists predicted the grey-headed flying fox could take “climate refuge” in the southernmost state in coming decades if greenhouse gas emissions continued on their current trajectory. Tasmania is c...

Tasmania is currently home to eight species of small bats, but no “megabats” such as flying foxes, also known as fruit bats, which are mostly found in eastern and northern Australia. The study’s lead author, Vishesh Diengdoh, warned the encroachment of flying foxes into previously uninhabited areas could have significant effects on Tasmania’s ecosystems and agriculture. “There may be some sort of human–wildlife conflict, especially with farmers in agricultural area...

Introduced plant species aren’t providing a balanced meal to Christmas Island flying foxes, scientists say,

YORK, Maine — The Town of York Climate Action Plan Steering Committee met virtually for a volunteer kickoff Tuesday, April 27.  Nearly 60 people have signed up to volunteer and participate in the CAP, with more people reaching out to engage every day, Rozanna Patane said, and encouraged more people to reach out.  "We want as many people as possible to have input," Patane said.  Patane and Wayne Boardman are Steering Committee co-chairs. Committee volunteers include Karen Aresenault, Stat...

Lyssavirus scare ends well for 7yo bitten by bat as authorities urge caution at Fringe, WOMAD ThuThursday 11 Jemma and her mum, Kylie Fiegert, after finishing her two weeks of vaccinations for lyssavirus. ( Share Print text only Cancel When seven-year-old Port Lincoln schoolgirl Jemma Fiegert was bitten by a microbat her mum Kylies gut feeling was to go to the hospital. Key points: Australia has many species of flying foxes and microbats that can carry the Australian bat lyssavirus Three peopl...