In addition to the 700 permanent residents cared for daily at Bat World Sanctuary, the following bats were rescued and released back to the wild (or were provided permanent sanctuary with us if they were not releasable). Also logged are the rescues we directly assisted with nationally and internationally. Click on the entry to see any photos or videos that are available.
Six Egyptian fruit bats were rescued from the cruel exotic pet trade via Bat World Japan. Four were used as breeding stock and two, a mom and baby, were being sold into the pet trade by a buyer who said the other bats he had purchased had died. These bats will now be given lifetime […]
A Mediterranean bat was found grounded in Sofia, Bulgaria. She was scooped into a Christmas box by the finder who then transported the bat to Bat World Bulgaria. Thankfully the bat is in good shape but it’s too cold to release her so she will be overwintered with Bat World Bulgaria until the weather warms […]
Seventeen bats were rescued by Bat World Bulgaria (BWB) in Sofia, Bulgaria after they mistakenly entered an administrative building looking for a safe roost. After several days of being lost inside they became dehydrated and traumatized. They are now fully hydrated and will spend the winter in care with BWB and then released in the […]
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