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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More on this amazing bat: https://www.thedodo.com/white-bat-australia-rescue-2171622576.html
Leucistic animals have lighter colored coats, but they are not quite albinos. They don't have red eyes, and they have some pigment to them. They have a harder time surviving in the wild due to lack of regular camouflage.
Are you familiar with the spirit / kermode bear? It's a subspecies of the american black bear, and it's only endemic to British Columbia, Canada. They make up between 10-20% of black bears in the region.
They're probably my favorite animal. I hadn't heard the word 'leucistic' until today, but that's exactly what they are, so thanks for teaching me a new word.
Interestingly, their white fur is something of an evolutionary advantage. When hunting salmon, the fish will avoid the dark shapes of bears, so it's almost like they can't see the white ones
That’s really cool, thank you for sharing!
Chicago!
Corpuscula chiroptera?
Shikaka!