You might think Australia has a thriving population of bats due to the big colonies seen flying at dusk.

黃昏時分，您可能會看到蝙蝠成群結隊地飛來飛去，是以您可能會認為澳洲的蝙蝠數量非常多。

But in reality, two of the four flying foxes found here are classed as vulnerable to extinction.

但實際上，在這裡發現的四隻飛狐中，有兩隻被列為瀕臨滅絕的脆弱物種。

So let's find out why.

讓我們來看看原因何在。

Flying foxes are Australia's largest species of bat and can fly up to 300km each night, helping pollinate our flora across vast distances.

飛狐是澳洲最大的蝙蝠物種，每晚可飛行 300 公里，幫助我們的植物進行遠距離授粉。

But flying fox numbers are decreasing, mainly due to habitat loss and heat-related stress.

但飛狐的數量正在減少，主要原因是棲息地的喪失和與熱有關的壓力。

Flying foxes don't sweat like humans, so they cool themselves down by licking themselves, fanning their wings and panting like dogs do.

飛狐不像人類那樣會出汗，所以它們會像狗一樣通過舔自己、扇動翅膀和喘氣來降溫。

However, when we have extreme heat waves, the flying foxes will try and roost closer to the ground to escape the rising heat, the most vulnerable being mothers and their young.

然而，當我們遇到極端熱浪時，飛狐會試圖在離地面更近的地方棲息，以躲避不斷升高的熱量，其中最容易受到傷害的是飛狐媽媽和它們的孩子。

So, how can we help flying foxes?

那麼，我們該如何幫助飛狐呢？

Use wildlife safe netting on your fruit plants.

在果樹上使用野生動物安全網。

If you find an injured flying fox, keep a safe distance, remove any dogs or cats from the area and call your local wildlife carers.

如果您發現一隻受傷的飛狐，請與它保持安全距離，帶狗或貓離開該區域，並打電話給當地的野生動物保護者。

We can also help by planting selective native and fruit trees for the bats, and by supporting local wildlife businesses, helping our flying fox friends. .

我們還可以為蝙蝠種植精選的在地樹木和果樹，支持當地野生動物企業，幫助我們的飛狐朋友。.