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Australian study: The underestimated value of flying foxes

Grey-headed flying-fox, Pteropus poliocephalus

According to Australian researchers, grey-headed flying foxes are involved in the formation of more than 91 million trees. Credit: Auscape/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

A new study quantifies the economic benefits of Australian megabats for the first time — and comes to a remarkable result.


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By Barbara Barkhausen

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A new study quantifies the economic benefits of Australian megabats for the first time — and comes to a remarkable result.


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