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Madagascar's flying foxes shrinking over 150 years, study links decline to commercial hunting

Researchers suspect selective hunting of larger bats drives size reduction

1 Oct 29 · 10d ago · 1 article · 1 source · development 1 of 2

The study proposes that the biggest flying foxes, being most visible in the sky, are preferentially targeted by hunters. Since many of the largest bats identified were older individuals of breeding age, researchers worry the trend could impact overall flying fox populations.

Researchers suspect selective hunting of larger bats drives size reduction
NY Post

“If you're the biggest bat in the sky, you might be the easiest target.”

Dr. Emily Ruhs

Dr. Emily Ruhs Study lead author, Field Museum researcherDr. Steve Goodman Field Museum full-time biologist, Madagascar expertField Museum (Chicago) Research institution

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  1. 1 outlet The world’s largest bats are shrinking — and hunters are to blame: study

    first by NY Post, 9d ago

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