Health professionals are warning residents in the Hunter and New England regions to be cautious of large-scale bat deaths.
The mass deaths are likely due to consistent heat waves and a lack of available food.
Bats and flying foxes can spread ‘lyssavirus’, a rare but deadly disease, if they wound a human through biting or scratching.
Residents should contact their local wildlife group if they spot an ill or injured animal.
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