International Rescue
United Arab Emirates – bat found grounded – photo available
A very thin adult bat was found grounded in the UAE. The extreme heat wave in the area likely caused a lack of insects as well as heat exhaustion. No rescuers are available in the area so we provided guidance via email as well as book chapters on caring for bats in captivity. The bat […]
United Kingdom – bat found and placed in rabbit hutch
A baby bat was found grounded in the UK. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The bat was transferred to a rescuer where he will be assessed for hopeful release back to the wild.
Wales – baby bat found on deceased mother – photo available
A baby bat was found on her deceased mother in central Wales. We provided guidance on how to safely contain the bat and located a bat-trained rescuer in the finder’s area. The baby was transferred to a rescuer where he/she will be hand-raised and released when old enough to survive.