Bats are the only true flying mammals. There are over 1,400 species of bats, and they can be found on nearly every part of the planet. Not only are they cute, they are also important...
Studying how bats use echolocation has helped scientists develop navigational aids for the blind. Without bats’ pollination, seed dispersal, and pest control we wouldn’t have bananas, avocados, mangoes, agave, or cacao… that’s right, bats bring us tequila and chocolate!
Do not handle it with bare hands! Bats can carry rabies.
Here's a map of worldwide rescues and temporary care instructions.
Bats should never be kept as pets: Here's why.
Our community's mascot is Baxter. Baxter is an Egyptian fruit bat that was cruelly kept alone and confined to a small cage for 12 years before being rescued by a bat sanctuary. You can read the full story by clicking on his name.
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I have a 19 teens era Tutor Revival with some steep arches above the bedroom window.
i always hope to see who's making all that guano but only have seen them out of the corner of your eyes on nice sunsets
the bats I have seen in my area are small little guys, like really ssmoool
anyways it's about time to do the by annual rooftop sweeping
Consider yourself very lucky. Put on a dust mask and shovel this into a bucket. You can pour it into your compost bin, or bury it straight into the soil under your veggie garden or flower beds. Be sure to spread it around as opposed to clumped up together. Do a little more research as you are dealing with a bunch of the stuff so there might be some safety considerations.