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From Arctic wolves to a rampaging rhino to an impressionistic image of waves, this contest showcases some of the best nature images of the year.
Grey-headed flying foxes have returned to the gardens, but where loud noises were used to get them out 20 years ago, gardens staff are favouring a softer method this time – with success.
PHNOM PENH: Phnom Penh’s urban landscape has long been home to a fascinating yet elusive species: the flying fox, whose “sanctuary tree” in the capital is even marked on Google Maps.
The world's largest bat species play vital roles in their ecosystems, from seed dispersal to prey control. These megabats, including the Golden-crowned Flying Fox and the Hammer-headed Bat ...
A Taitung wildlife rescue center is learning how to care for an abandoned Formosan flying fox pup and discovering new things about this endangered species in the process. Most-watched Netflix ...
A Spectacled Flying Fox Species Recovery Plan is being prepared with the aim to publish in early 2025, and there are calls for government at all levels to get on board and support people on the ...
Flying-foxes, also known as fruit bats, are a primarily nocturnal species and like most types of bats, hunt and feed during the evenings. At dusk, individuals fly out to feed on blossom and fruits ...
This historical record of Hendra spillovers, combined with field data, climate research, immunology experiments and decades of previous flying fox behavioral research allowed the team to build a model ...
Hundreds of Indian flying foxes (Pteropus medius formerly Pteropus giganteus), large fruit-eating bats, dropped dead in droves in the northern states of India due to intense heatwaves. In ...
A bat-eared fox has large ears reminiscent of Disney's Dumbo. They measure over 5 inches long and serve a special purpose: to help the fox keep cool and find prey underground.
The park is a popular spot for tourists, walkers, bikers and kayakers, with several trails and points of access. But the standout feature for visitors this year is that it’s not hard to spot an ...
'Sky puppies' not scary bats Reviled for their associations with the occult and disease, Ms Loos said when viewed up close, grey-headed flying foxes were adorable.