We once napalmed this cute creature. Now it’s worth $1b

A recent study estimates the economic value of grey-headed flying foxes at up to $955 million annually for the timber industry. Researchers found these bats contribute to the planting of 91 million trees each year through seed dispersal. Their role underscores the ecological importance of flying foxes amidst declining populations due to climate change and habitat.

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