Author: Alison Langley

Where are our bats?

The journey and mystery of flying-foxes in South Australia Flying-foxes, large fruit bats essential to Australia’s ecosystems, are on the move. From historical sightings on Kangaroo Island to their recent surge across South Australia, the story of flying-foxes is one

Celebrating Science and Nature in Sydney

This year, Sydney’s Science in the Swamp and Science in the Scrub fairs drew crowds of all ages to explore the wonders of science and nature in fun, interactive settings. Science in the Swamp Held at Centennial Park, Science in

Flying-foxes under threat: The effects of droughts and heat events

Hot Australian summers are tough on everyone – including our flying-foxes. Temperatures over 43°C can lead to heat-related fatalities in our big bats, but even at a few degrees below this they begin experiencing issues caused by heat stress. Heatwaves

Discover the live bat cam at Wingham Brush Nature Reserve

Get a close look at grey-headed flying-foxes with the Wingham Brush Nature Reserve’s live bat cam, streaming daily from dawn to dusk. These vulnerable mammals are vital pollinators, and now you can observe their natural behavior from home. When to

Saving our species: Bats in backyards

Discover microbats near you! It’s not too late to join the excitement of the 2023-2024 Bats in Backyards project! Following a fantastic pilot last year, citizen scientists are being called upon to help survey insect-eating bats by recording their calls