Thousands of flying foxes have perished. This is most serious for the gray-headed flying fox which is a vulnerable species. Mothers with pups are most affected, making it harder for population numbers ...

A new study in Scientific Reports provides the first economic valuation of the ecosystem services provided by flying foxes in ...

Bats are often thought of as smelly, ugly and noisy, but a study has revealed the economic and ecological value of one ...

Australia used to incinerate the large fruit bats, but research suggests they bring hundreds of millions of dollars in ...

While Australia is home to some of the most impressive wildlife, it is also home to a sad fact. Being in complete isolation has its pros and cons. The benefits are extraordinary flora and fauna that ...

Flying foxes are a type of bat within the Chiroptera order of mammals. There are several different species and, unfortunately, two native Australian species have suffered sudden and dramatic losses ...