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Flying foxes face mass starvation in NSW and Victoria

Original: Flying foxes in NSW and Victoria face mass starvation amid food shortages "Emaciated grey-headed flying fox. ‘They’re cr

Grey-headed flying foxes in New South Wales and Victoria are starving en masse amid food shortages, with rescuers reporting emaciated animals crawling on the ground to eat unripe fallen fruit and literally dropping out of trees. Conservationists warn the shortage could lead to mass deaths of the vulnerable species, prompting concern and rescue efforts.

Why now: Reports of the vulnerable species literally dropping from trees are alarming wildlife lovers and conservationists.

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• Flying foxes in NSW and Victoria face mass starvation amid food shortages "Emaciated grey-headed flying fox. ‘They’re crawling around on the ground eating unripe dropped fruit, and quite literally dropping out of trees due to starvation.’ " "Flying foxes are starving en masse… · Bellingen@mastodon.au · 8

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