{
  "id": 15040275,
  "title": "Widespread flying fox deaths a 'disaster' for forest ecosystems",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/widespread-flying-fox-deaths-a-disaster-for-forest-ecosystems",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T20:31:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-17/sat-nsw-regs-flying-fox-deaths-impact-on-forests/107269636"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Along the east coast of Australia, grey-headed flying foxes are being found dead and malnourished. Without their nightly pollination, experts say it could spell disaster for forests and other animals.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}