More than 80% of flying fox colony wiped out as January heatwaves kill thousands of bats
The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Petra StockFebruary 4, 2026 at 03:00 PM
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A heatwave in January decimated a flying fox colony in Naracoorte, South Australia, wiping out over 80% of the population. The intense heat killed approximately 820 bats from the colony of 1,000. Bat Rescue SA reported that only 180 bats survived. Among the survivors were 34 underweight and dehydrated baby bats. Carers are now focused on the months-long recovery process for the rescued baby bats. The event is described as a devastating loss to the flying fox population.
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