The large flying fox (Pteropus vampyrus) is a Southeast Asian species of megabat. In China, bats are said to bring good luck. Ancient Egyptians believed they could cure an array of diseases. But ...

Most library-goers don’t get to enjoy a bit of nature while pursuing books; not so for Portugal’s Joanine Library. A colony of bats has called the library home since the 18th century. The fascinating ...

Flying foxes are a type of bat within the Chiroptera order of mammals. There are several different species and, unfortunately, two native Australian species have suffered sudden and dramatic losses ...

A devastating heatwave swept across the east coast of Australia over the weekend, resulting in an unprecedented loss of black and grey-headed flying foxes. Wildlife rescuers warn that fatalities may ...

Wildlife rescuers say more black and grey-headed flying foxes could die in the coming days as a result of Saturday's heatwave. A record-breaking 700 animals died at two known camps in Wollongong, with ...