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Museum specimens reveal shrinking flying foxes in Madagascar, with commercial hunting suspected

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Briefings

A 2026 article reports that Madagascar's flying foxes are shrinking, with commercial hunting suspected as a cause. The text notes these bats are the largest bats globally, possessing 5-foot wingspans, yet their populations are declining. The source provides no specific population numbers, dates, or named individuals, leaving the exact rate of decline and specific hunting causes uncertain.

Key points

• Madagascar's flying foxes are the largest bats in the world, characterized by 5-foot wingspans.
• The article states that Madagascar's flying fox populations are shrinking.

Context

Flying foxes are the biggest bats in the world; they look like German shepherd puppies with 5-foot (1.5-meter) wingspans. But Madagascar's flying foxes are shrinking.

Limitations

The evidence is a single sentence from a 2026 article. It lacks specific population numbers, dates, named individuals, or confirmed causes for the decline. The source does not specify the rate of shrinkage or confirm if commercial hunting is the primary driver.

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