Fears for bats as Southeast set to swelter

The nocturnal mammals are particularly prone to heat stress, with many dropping from trees during prolonged exposure to temperatures above 38C.Much of inland Queensland has been suffering through record-breaking temps, with Ipswich forecast to hit 38C on Friday and then 41C on Sunday. Coastal winds will keep temperatures in Brisbane more moderate.Among regions understood to be bracing for potentially heat-stressed roosts is Moreton Bay Council, West Ipswich, Kilcoy, Somerset and Lockyer Valley areas…



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