Bats

Video of Baxter in his new home

Try to imagine what this feels like… someone takes you captive, you don’t know why. You don’t speak their language and you are powerless to escape. You have no idea what they want of you, and you are terrified.

Former Hampshire A&E worker Carolyn Hargreaves hopes to change the public perception of bats.

TranscriptionA post by jacksfilms @jacksfilms that reads “Your horoscope for today: Aries - BATS Taurus - BATS Gemini - BATS Cancer - NO BATS Leo - BATS Virgo - Try to keep yourself in line with your emotions today. Go for a walk! Libra - BATS Scorpio - MORE BATS Sagittarius - AHHHHHHHH Capricorn - BATS Aquarius - BATS Pisces - HELLFIRE” There are five bats superimposed on the image.

Glasgow university researchers say more humans and livestock are being bitten by the bats because of the impacts of climate change.

@ickplant@lemmy.world I’m assuming this is what you do every morning?

TranscriptionA picture of a bat with its wings and mouth open, about to bite a half-eaten banana.

TranscriptionA close-up picture of a cute flying fox with big eyes being held in a blanket.

TranscriptionA picture of a golden-mantled flying fox hanging upside down. Behind it is a vegetable and fruit “kabob” with celery, zucchini, pineapple, lettuce, and tomato.

TranscriptionA picture of 12 small bats hanging off a tree trunk in a vertical line, one above the other.

TranscriptionA picture of 4 small bats sitting one on top of another while attaching themselves to the wall.

Separate projects in Ferndown and Christchurch convert two redundant buildings into homes for bats.

TranscriptionA social media post with a caption “Baby bat.” There are 4 pictures attached. The first one shows a baby bat sucking on a red, bat-shaped pacifier. The second shows a baby bat lying on its back with its face upside down on the handler’s hand. The third shows a baby bat that appears as though it’s smiling. The fourth shows tiny bat fingers hugging a human finger.

@kieferngruen

TranscriptionA picture of a flying fox wrapped in a yellow towel and sticking out its tongue slightly.

Spring marks the start of bat baby season. Even if you can’t see them, small changes can make a big difference for our nocturnal neighbours

TranscriptionA picture of 3 bats flying around and feeding from a red hummingbird feeder. The caption reads “And so for the third year in a row, the hummingbirds take 1st place in the best Halloween costume contest.

TranscriptionBlack text on white background reads “Please be sure to check your kid’s candy this year - I just found 20 million Mexican free-tailed bats inside of a Snickers bar.” The attached picture shows a Snickers bar split in half with bats flying out of it.

Happy Halloween 🎃 by lemonzesty

TranscriptionA drawing of a black cat wrapped in bat wings.

TranscriptionA picture of a black flying fox wrapped in a blue towel holding a small teddy bear and looking at the camera.

::: spoiler Transcription: A close-up picture of a golden-mantled flying fox hanging upside down with a piece of apple in its hand. :::

@themindofmary

Vampire bats are cuddly!

@twinklingtoad

cross-posted from: https://mander.xyz/post/40085344

cross-posted from: https://reddthat.com/post/52140020

@abigailepenner

So a while ago there was a common pipistrelle that I had found grounded in my basement at an odd time and it was unable to fly so I called a rescue for it. https://piefed.social/post/1340523 Today I got an update and turns out she was pregnant and had given birth shortly after. Both the bat and her baby are alright the mother is now due for release :)

I was getting stealthy and sneaking up on a family of cormorants and this pitiful cricket noise started. I looked down and this guy was not happy I woke him up. Any idea who he is?

@kieferngruen

(P.S never attempt to handle a bat with bare hands, especially one that is grounded, active during the daytime or found in unusual places. The risk of rabies is a thing with these animals, so if you do find one, contact the nearest wildlife rehab)