Heatwave kills hundreds in Illawarra flying fox colonies
Hundreds of flying foxes succumbed to extremely high temperatures on January 10 while dozens of pups were orphaned and taken into care
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Heatwave kills hundreds in Illawarra flying fox colonies
Hundreds of flying foxes succumbed to extremely high temperatures on January 10 while dozens of pups were orphaned and taken into care
