Several different Australian microbat species are shown here, including examples of the taxonomic attributes used to identify some species. See the Microbat section in Bat Facts for educational material.

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The Grey-headed Flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) is the most well known flying-fox to residents of Sydney and surrounds. A number of images of this species are shown here, many taken by Vivien Jones.

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Some different plant species from wich the pollen, nectar and fruit contribute to the diet of flying-foxes are shown. Examples of flying-foxes interacting with plants are included. See the Flying-fox section in Bat Facts for educational material on flying-foxes.

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Part of the role of the KBCS is to rehabilitate and release young flying-foxes that have been orphaned as a result of human activities. This does not contribute to the long-term conservation of the flying-fox in Australia, however it is important ethically and also contributes to public education.

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Images of the Ku-ring-gai Flying-fox Reserve (KFFR) in Gordon, Sydney, Australia, are shown here. See bush regeneration volunteers hard at work, the problems they encounter, and the fruits of their labour. There are also many images showing other aspects of the KFFR.

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