Flying Foxes in Suburbia
The Townsville City Council's policy of not disturbing flying fox roosts, allowing them to breed in suburbia, is under scrutiny after a health warning was issued.
A recent incident reported "two dead bats under the veranda", raising concerns about the council's approach.
No disturbance of flying fox roosts is allowed, to enable them to breed in suburbia.
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Author's summary: Flying foxes breed in suburbia.