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"In Far North Queensland, one special winged mammal helps keep rainforests
alive. The spectacled flying fox travels vast distances each night, pollinating
flowers and spreading seeds far and wide.
But the species is in trouble. It’s now listed as endangered, yet – as my new
paper shows – little has been done to protect this vital species.
The spectacled flying fox has a PR problem. It can be seen as a noisy, smelly
pest — especially when it roosts in urban areas. But this doesn’t justify
inaction.
Local groups and scientists are working to protect the spectacled flying fox,
but government support is lacking. Without urgent action, a species that helps
hold rainforests together might be gone for good."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics