Talking ’bout ‘dem Flying-Foxes

 

References:

Lict, P. and Leitner, P. 1967. Physiological responses to high environmental temperatures in three species of microchiropteran bats. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. A: Comp. Physiolo. 22:371-387.

 

Welbergen, J.A., Klose, S.M. Markus, M., and Eby, P. 2008. Climate change and the effects of temperature extremes on Australian flying-foxes. Proc. R. Soc. B. 275:419-425.

 

Heatwave kills thousands of bats across New South Wales. 13 Feb 2017. ABC North Coast. <http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-13/heatwave-kills-thousands-of-bats-nsw/8265530>

 

Photos:

Bat die-off- Richmond Valley Council, ABC.net.au

Fox on tire – Josh Bavas

Bats flying –  Nick Edwards

 

 

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