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Fruit bats being zapped on power lines was a common
occurrence in N Qld where I lived as a kid, especially when the mangoes were
ripening. As long as they only touch one wire they are OK. Fruit bats with
their long conductive wings are more prone to touch a second wire when
trying to land for a rest or to view the local fruit situation. I know of
about 8 that have been zapped in the Canberra area in the last 50
years. Two locations had 2 or 3 of these each over the years, probably
where there were fruit trees nearby.
With the increase of fruit bats in the area there
in likely to be an increase in fruit bats being zapped.
Peter
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