Gray-headed Flying-fox Population Stable in Australia

A decade of monitoring reveals resilience and potential for delisting from 'vulnerable' status.

Gray-headed flying-fox population in Australia has been stable over a 10-year monitoring period, suggesting resilience despite environmental challenges.
The population, estimated between 622,000 to 692,000 bats, has shown slight potential for increase, challenging the current 'vulnerable' status.
Urban environments provide diverse foraging opportunities, contributing to the species' stability.
Heatwaves and climate change pose ongoing threats, necessitating continued monitoring and adaptation strategies.
The National Flying-fox Monitoring Program's findings highlight the importance of long-term data in understanding and managing threatened species.