Hundreds of thousands of bats died from the hot sun in Australia

The recent record heat wave has caused about 100,000 bats to die in flight, causing an environmental disaster in Australia.

Telegraph reported that dead bats were lying on the ground in many areas in northeastern Queensland, Australia. Hot sunshine has appeared in recent days as a cause of the crows of dead bats. Louise Saunders conservationist described: 'This scene is terrible. When the temperature exceeds 43 degrees Celsius, crow bats will fall to the ground. We can't do anything to help these bats'.

The hot sun causes 100,000 crow bats to die in Australia.(Photo: Alamy)

Bats are lying on the ground causing a strong stench, seriously affecting people's lives. Authorities have sent environmental staff to collect dead bats, but many bodies have been missed.

Meanwhile, health experts warn people not to be in direct contact with these organisms because of concerns about the risk of spreading the virus that causes disease from the bat. In addition, live bats can bite or scratch the hands of those who come into contact with them. At least 16 people must go to health facilities to get vaccinated because bats bite.

Dr. Jeannette Young, head of the Queensland state health agency, warned: 'If you see a bat, don't touch it. They can be intermediaries for lyssavirus transmission. Some bats look dead but in reality, they just lie motionless because of exhaustion. It will attack if you touch it. Bat-claw claws can scratch your hand. '

Conservationists say this heat wave could seriously affect wildlife in Queensland. It directly affects bats living in the southeastern state. In fact, bats are a very important link in the regional ecosystem. The sudden decline in the number of animals causes significant impacts on ecological balance.