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.
A baby bat was found on the floor of a homeowner in Namibia. The colony was close by and the baby was calling for mom. The finder knew where the colony was so we instructed him to use a long stick with a t-0shirt around one end, then attach the baby to the shirt and […]
A pallid bat was rescued after being accidentally sprayed with an insecticide while roosting in a tree. Thankfully, the neighbor became aware and quickly bathed the bat to remove the toxins. She then contacted up for help. We provided guidance on feeding as well as book chapters on caring for bats in captivity. Thankfully, the […]
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