Flying foxes face mass starvation in NSW and Victoria amid food shortages

Wildlife rescuers report a surge in emaciated and skeletal grey-headed flying foxes across New South Wales and parts of Victoria, attributed to food shortages from loss of native blossom and nectar sources. The species is listed as vulnerable under federal law, and the event signals broader ecological stress. The extent and duration of the shortage remain uncertain, but it highlights climate and habitat pressures on a keystone pollinator.