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Fruit tree netting that can entangle flying foxes and birds now banned in Canberra backyards; fines apply (www.abc.net.au)

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Fruit tree netting that can entangle flying foxes and birds is now banned in Canberra backyards, with residents facing fines of up to $800 if caught continually using it.

The ACT government introduced the ban to protect native wildlife which can get caught up in large-gauge netting, causing serious injury or death.

Netting must now be wildlife-friendly with a mesh size of 5mm by 5mm or smaller, and there should be no gaps for wildlife to enter from the ground or above.

If your finger can fit through the mesh, then it is considered unsafe netting.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago (3 children)

TIL there is such a thing as a flying fox. I knew about flying squirrels, but not foxes.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 month ago

It is a bit of an odd name really. I suspect it's due to a combination of their size, many having some orange colouring, and their habit of making off with your fruit come night time.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

Just another name for fruit bats

[–] dyathinkhesaurus 2 points 1 month ago

Look at the face. It's just like a fox.

[–] jordanlund 3 points 1 month ago

But hey... free flying fox?