Starving bats are posing a health risk in South-East Queensland as increased numbers are found lying on the ground.
The dry conditions are distressing bats and causing them to fall from the sky, prompting a 30% increase in rates of human contact with the animals.
Biosecurity Queensland principal veterinarian Janine Barrett says “this spring and summer I anticipate we will see a high number of people and pets being exposed to [Australian bat lyssavirus]”.
If you see a bat dead or alive on the ground, Ms Barrett advises not to touch it.
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