In the blazing-hot Northern Territory in Australia, little red flying foxes try to stay cool. As temperatures soar to 38°C, they begin to produce more heat than they can release. At 40°C they will die, unless they find a way to cool down.
What they need is water. By skimming the river’s surface they can cool their bodies. What's more, the hairs on their chest trap water droplets that they can lick off when they get back to the roost to quench their thirst.
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The little red flying fox has a body that grows to 22cm and a wingspan of 1m. For the freshwater crocodiles that lurk in the water, who are being energised by the warm sun, they make a tasty meal.
Though smaller and generally less aggressive than their saltwater relatives, the crocs are perfectly capable hunters. They lie almost perfectly still, but their incredible senses – tuned to the slightest ripple or splash – allow them to detect a bat the instant it touches the water.
How many will they catch in their powerful jaws?
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