Jeannie's Maternity Creche For Bats - Feed Time In A Bat Aviary For Flying Fox Mums With Baby Bats

Rescued flying foxes often come into care due to injury. But when this happens during mating season, occasionally an injured adult female bat may still have her young baby attached to her.

If this is the case, both are brought into care, until one or hopefully both can be released back into the wild once their injuries are fully recovered. Hence the need for a bat aviary maternity creche!

But it takes an experienced flying fox carer like Jeannie to be able to lovingly care for both mum and 'bubba'. A quiet healing environment to limit any stress is an essential requisite for both to prosper in care.

You will notice that the aviary is divided into smaller compartments by sacking. Wild bats are very shy creatures and prefer to be hidden from view, often in their own little corners. Mums with babies may wish to stay a little separate from other bats in a confined area. So these separate areas are very well appreciated by many bats!

As you also see in the video, Jeannie's moms and bubs are very spoiled with loving care. Feed time consists of not only fruit but smoothies too. And on top of that native foliage is also provided which they actually prefer over cultivated fruit.

They are very chilled in her presence and totally trust her. They even allow her to touch their babies while still attached to the nipple under their wings. Amazing!

MORE ABOUT AUSTRALIAN FLYING FOXES:

Flying foxes play an important role in dispersing seeds and pollinating flowering plants. They are crucial in keeping our native forests healthy.

And because flying foxes are highly mobile, seeds can be moved locally and over great distances. Thus they are vital as our forest pollinators too.

Flying foxes are also the largest flying Australian mammal. And the only mammal in Australia that is the closest genetically to humans - go figure!

Throughout history, humans have always wanted to fly but the flying foxes beat us to it. Now THAT deserves our admiration!

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FUNDRAISING DONATIONS:

Should you like to help with their care, then make a difference and consider donating to your local wildlife group. Even just $1 can make a big difference!

And if you are a resident of Southeast Queensland, then you could use the link: https://batrescue.org.au/donate/
All donations over $2 are fully tax-deductible.

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PS. All the people in this video are fully vaccinated against ABLV. Bats can carry this rare rabies-like virus, which can kill. So don't ever try to handle a flying fox in the wild. If you see a bat in distress, call your local wildlife rescue organization. Remember "No Touch, No Danger".

ABOUT IRENE ISAACSON:

Irene Isaacson (ex-iFotoTravel) is a passionate travel and wildlife photographer. Whilst traveling over 1 million miles and across many continents over the last 10-15 years, she has honed her photography, videography, and photojournalism skills.

With a particular love of experiencing all manner of wildlife interactions, Irene is an active volunteer and member of many global wildlife organizations.

These include Not-For-Profit organizations, many of which benefit from regular donations from her photography business profits.

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