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Widespread flying fox deaths a 'disaster' for forest ecosystems

Piper Duffy · ABC News (AU)

Published 17 Oct 2026, 7:31 am·58 min ago·1 min read

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Along the east coast of Australia, grey-headed flying foxes are being found dead and malnourished. Without their nightly pollination, experts say it could spell disaster for forests and other animals.

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