33-Year-Old Bat Loves to Curl Around His Caregiver's Arm and Fall Asleep | The Dodo

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Statler, an Indian flying fox, was born at a zoo in 1987. Since then, he's moved from facility to facility. For many years, he was kept in a small space and used for "education." When he arrived at Bat World Sanctuary in 2018, his caretakers made sure he’d have a happy and peaceful retirement.
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@guadalupewallace3231 2 года назад

The caregiver is a GEM, letting him fly around with her assistance, it's people like her that make the world a beautiful place to be....

@kailenne7149 2 года назад

Totally agree! Bless her heart!

@susanlumley5547 2 года назад

Restores our faith in humanity ❤

@dannyrichards6233 2 года назад

🦇 all I see 👀 is covid-19 virus 🌎 🦠

@zoey1811954 2 года назад

Yes 👍

@modelhaus1199 2 года назад

@@dannyrichards6233 Seriously you still think Covid-19 came from bats?

@marycollins1024 2 года назад

Dear Statler passed away in July 2021 at the age of 34. He was preceded in death by his roost mate Chessie earlier that month. So glad that they got to live out their final years unstressed, well fed, and loved.

@daviderodriguez4242 2 года назад

Sad news - but I am very happy these boys did not spend their last years in what ever misery they escaped. Bats are beautiful creatures.

@kailevil3444 2 года назад

I am sad to hear that, but was going to happend. I am very glad he was able to live 2 or 3 years in such calm, nice and loving place. He looked so caring.

@killerkitten7534 2 года назад

34? My goodness I had no idea they lived that long. It sounds like he certainly had a nice last few years

@GmmBeast 2 года назад

@@killerkitten7534 34 is actually extremely old! They usually live 20-28 years in captivity.

@TbyBr 2 года назад

Sad news =(

@BloodofaFool 2 года назад

The fact that they hold him and fly him around is adorable. What great caregivers.

@derp8575 2 года назад

no u

@hirschmaus8232 2 года назад

👍👍👍

@Jb22372 2 года назад

It’s ridiculous, this bat is treated better than some homeless veterans

@ColinTBlack 2 года назад

@@Jb22372 yes but it much more challenging on all levels and resource dependent to take care of the homeless vet sadly. us army vet here.

@Jb22372 2 года назад

@@ColinTBlack we have the money and infrastructure, there is no excuse

@aprillee4417 11 месяцев назад

Statler passed at the age of 34 but I bet his last few years with his caregiver were the BEST years of his life. He crossed the rainbow bridge knowing he was loved and cared for!!!!! Love it!!!!

@Allucards 10 месяцев назад

F 😭

@nicecock5703 9 месяцев назад

man reading this made my eyes wet

@ojd9145 9 месяцев назад

😊

@takumifujiwara4149 9 месяцев назад

NOOOOO

@truenorth7949 9 месяцев назад

my heart's broken but i am really happy he was loved and cared for

@colinburke8389 Год назад

He’s found bat heaven: plenty of food, no predators, and very caring assistants! Given his age and injuries, he’s more than earned his peaceful retirement!

@nintendoangel2478 Год назад

He literally did find Bat Heaven…

@honeynetalove Год назад

Retirement 😭😂

@Kurt77777 Год назад

They should still put him to work once a year to scare the little children on Halloween.

@colinburke8389 Год назад

@@Kurt77777 Heeheehee..........

@Radioroom91 Год назад

Decent roommates

@floydiandreamscapes5145 2 года назад

Such a noble work. Making the lives of these elderly animals easier.

@tvm-manducktv8375 2 года назад

Look ♫ Look ♫ Look ♫ 💕 ✨ 😊 May the ducks heal you 😊💕✨ May it spread to everyone 💕✨😊

@AxxLAfriku 2 года назад

I have fewer than 1 friend in the World. That's right. Everybody disses me for making bad videos. I think they are perfect though. Who is right? My dissers or me? Which side are you on, dear rick

@K3L1evt 2 года назад

Thanks for educating the public about bats. Important species.

@sir-richard4172 2 года назад

@@AxxLAfriku Rick will never give you up or let you down. He will never run around or hurt you.

@Mr.NotNICE_Artist 2 года назад

Rip drakeo

@skybluepainter 2 года назад

Letting him "fly" was the cutest thing I've seen this month.

@austinjrb 2 года назад

Come back and tag the link for the cutest thing you see next month, because I know I'm not the only one who needs more of that in their life lol happy holidays and happy new year!

@ziblot1235 2 года назад

IM sure the old fellow looks forward to that everyday. Its so nice the waty they have fixed it up for him. I hope he lives a long life. His little claws should never have got like that.

@genebrooks5824 2 года назад

This is how we get new COVIDS. Nutcases!

@taylorbaggins3000 2 года назад

Adorable.

@socaltrojan286 2 года назад

@@genebrooks5824 do you plan on eating the Bat? No? Then shut up. The bats alone didn't cause covid. It came from the wetmarkets where people ate meat they should not have and there was cross contamination.

@gypsyjengypsydogs9320 Год назад

He’s like a Chihuahua with wings. I am so glad that he got to live to his true potential. That is evidence of the power of love.

@-_miki_- Год назад

Yea and some bats even looks like dogs as a bat! Which is very cute in my opinion.

@janne639 Год назад

A chihuahua with wings! 😂😂😂😂😂😂 ❤

@Amaling Год назад

Don’t disrespect the fruit bat like that! They would never behave and sound as annoying as a chihuahua

@gypsyjengypsydogs9320 Год назад

@@Amaling I love Chihuahuas. It wasn’t an insult to me. It’s all about perspective. 😊

@HELLO-yp2zr 7 месяцев назад

On a besoin des chauves souris. Ça mange plein d'insectes gratos.

@fallonstone408 2 года назад

This poor guy probably struggled for food and warmth all his life, now in his golden years is gorging like a king in a warm palace and being cared for by warm hands. Having a couple old chums from the same species to "hang" with is a bonus! I hope he lives a long and "fruitful" life.

@ChromeXuGames 2 года назад

It's like a little retirement home.

@buildbreesbod 2 года назад

Thank you for giving him a chance. 😍

@siiiiiuu7 2 года назад

Beautiful comment 🥲

@Yurovishna 2 года назад

_OH THE PUNSSS_

@sarahawkinsliepke4908 2 года назад

Lol I love this comment... it's cute... he "hangs" with a few old chums.. an hopes he has a 'fruitful " life.. very cute

@anilu3021 2 года назад

He’s like a puppy with wings. Lucky guy to have a loving home.

@thystaff742 2 года назад

Thanks to horror movies people have an nonrational fear of bats and think of them as pests. When in reality, the insect eating bats are the most crucial in keeping balance of the insect population.

@nodangles6983 2 года назад

That's exactly what I was thinking. Honestly, this video has completely changed the way I see bats.

@Nightmarenightmarenightmare69 2 года назад

@@thystaff742 nah it’s pretty rational when they were responsible for Covid lol

@VinVin_31 2 года назад

@@Nightmarenightmarenightmare69 Because that’s the only reason for diseases.

@filthycasual8187 2 года назад

@@Nightmarenightmarenightmare69 They weren't. That was China's excuse. It was actually created in a lab and leaked out, either intentionally or unintentionally.

@tracyosick1099 2 года назад

I’m moved to tears watching the caregivers let this sweet old man fly around. Enjoy the good life, Statler. 😀

@elinorwuest4780 2 года назад

It's heart lifting to know there are such kind people in this f ked up world. gives hope for humanity.

@Mr.NotNICE_Artist 2 года назад

Rip drakeo tho

@bethwiegand2957 2 года назад

Who named him Statler? Too cool.

@DianaInCanada1 2 года назад

Sadly this a dodo re-run and he passed away in July this year. Very peacefully and lived his last years in luxury

@peterpiper47 2 года назад

Umm that’s not an old man. That’s a bat.

@Sarahc-mn1tr Год назад

This little old man makes me smile and cry. He seemed like a sweetheart. I love flying foxes. They get treated poorly for just being a bat and considered a pest. They are sweet, loveable, adorable sky puppies. I love the trios morning meetings.

@HHVV33 7 месяцев назад

All bats are sky puppies ❤

@sylviasoffgridhawaiianhome8390 5 месяцев назад

They are WAY more important than most people realize

@baskervillebee6097 2 года назад

Loved that she let him believe that he could still fly.

@handmadehearts 2 года назад

Those are beautiful and touching moments watching the two of them flying together. Thank you for sharing what you do. It's wonderful.

@AggressivelyLoving 2 года назад

yeah haha I thought that too and only cried for.. like only 3 hours or so. good stuff

@SuperCheryl66 2 года назад

Awww, yeah me too.

@earlsmith6722 2 года назад

Giving elderly animals a chance to enjoy life and feel loved and safe is just the best feeling. Especially when you know they have had a rough life before they met you. Thank you very much.

@jackieraulerson2005 2 года назад

Thank you

@misskitty2133 2 года назад

I so agree! The older ones have so much love and they’re so grateful. They also have wisdom, you can telll, if only we could hear their stories!

@wilsonrawlin8547 2 года назад

So agree with you. God Bless them for their compassion and kindness. Giving those bats a good life in their last days is priceless. Very special and good.

@hirschmaus8232 2 года назад

👍👍👍

@a1marine105 2 года назад

@@misskitty2133 today's politicians should take notes

@amandashelton1162 2 года назад

That's like taking an old man out for a walk but he needs assistance. He's a cute old furry bat man. ❤️ He's so spoiled.

@stevenhenry4227 2 года назад

Hello Amanda how are you doing today

@nicolebrown1927 2 года назад

He definitely deserves to be spoiled, happy and truly loved.💙🤗

@fredakurzbard4962 2 года назад

He should be spoiled. I'm happy to see that he is happy and spoiled.

@Tom-ym7bm 2 года назад

And responsive, plus not alone! All around pretty great

@claztube 2 года назад

heart felt chuckle over this bat and liked your thoughts too..

@mairi2w2 Год назад

I love the "geribatric" ward, too funny! What a precious little guy!

@michaelquaid4679 2 года назад

I'm so glad to know there's a sanctuary for poor old bats. Really cool ladies working there

@kerriefearby9542 Год назад

As a former bat rescuer and carer let me tell that bats are super intelligent, loving and caring. They are just the sweetest creatures.

@leahmurray666 Год назад

Thank U for caring for the bats. ❤ All animals are amazing in so many ways

@AbuHajarAlBugatti Год назад

Well they are very social animals who literally Hang Around in big groups and sleep

@viniciuscomacento Год назад

@@AbuHajarAlBugattiI just loved the "literally hang around" bit

@moonstar21868 Год назад

I want this rabies carrying bat shot and tossed in the fire.

@MichelleKwon-zv7gn Год назад

And so adorable!

@CorinLock 2 года назад

He passed unfortunately and the incredible age of 34 but it makes me happy seeing how good he was treated and that unlike the other places he was kept at(which he was abused) he was actually being loved and taken care of here. It truly is heart warming❤️

@margaretclark......akamarm2600 2 года назад

So sad that he passed but so happy that he finally knew real love and care xx

@sheliarussell1725 2 года назад

I'm so sorry for loss you gave him him life happy years and hearing the tone in the interview he gave that love back. Rip Lil man

@CorinLock 2 года назад

@@margaretclark......akamarm2600 agreed

@MacI-1970 2 года назад

Glad he had a great, comfortable life. rip

@alicelee5045 2 года назад

I am saddened to hear that he passed away. He lived a long and hard life. But I am happy to see that he experienced love, respect and care that he always deserved in his final stage of life. He was so sweet and lovable. May he rest in peace. I am grateful to have known his story.

@alanmorris7669 Год назад

This one is going in my playlist of favorites! Continue letting him fly like other bats do... let him spread his wings and soar high above trees, mountains and valleys!

@ulyssesgrant2782 11 месяцев назад

wonderfully spoken

@soakhkwn1646 2 года назад

seeing the caregivers help him fly is one of the most precious things i’ve ever seen. truly amazing humans helping these bats out

@matgeezer2094 2 года назад

Wasn't it lovely, and you could see the happiness in the eyes and the face of the bat. A big thank you to the people who have cared for that animal.

@little_hunt3r 2 года назад

My college teacher always called them “sky puppies” She specialised in bats and taught me so much about these beautiful little dog wyverns

@Voidi-Void 2 года назад

Dog wyvern is way better than sky puppy

@Seeker118 2 года назад

How do such cute animal's create the monster batman

@Voidi-Void 2 года назад

@@Seeker118 what? do you mean man-bat?

@phyllisjohnson1019 2 года назад

I’m glad I am not the only one that thought that looked like a little dog. Merry Christmas

@Seeker118 2 года назад

@@Voidi-Void look me in the eyes and try and tell me you want to fight batman over man bat please

@jackaction7077 2 года назад

Got my daily dose of cuteness I had no idea sky puppies lived that long.

@tvm-manducktv8375 2 года назад

Look ♫ Look ♫ Look ♫ 💕 ✨ 😊 May the ducks heal you 😊💕✨ May it spread to everyone 💕✨😊

@MacI-1970 2 года назад

33 year is a long time, though there was a cat that lived up to 38 years old. Crazy to think a cat lived to almost a middle aged person lol.

@ediekoller1144 2 года назад

Love the term "Sky Puppies"

@Herbie11 2 года назад

"Sky puppie" May I use that? 👏

@PatrickOMulligan 2 года назад

41 years is the record I think.

@JadeStrawberry 7 месяцев назад

I miss you Statler. You had such a wonderful and loving life with your devoted carers. We know you're in heaven, sweetheart.

@Lucysmom26 2 года назад

The walking him around so he can "fly?" That's love right there, the very best of us humans.

@TarotTanja 2 года назад

most humans dont have such wonderful care when they are at his age. he is lucky to have you guys!

@kasperancher 2 года назад

You shouldnt need that much help and care in your 30's 😁

@eliaslaban 2 года назад

@@kasperancher i was just gonna say that 🤣🤣

@Demicleas 2 года назад

@@kasperancher you do when your 90-100

@rajeshsogun2953 2 года назад

Don't get jealous.

@greenapple9477 2 года назад

@@kasperancher Ever heard of handicaps?

@MartyMcFlyV 2 года назад

I love it when people show kindness to animals.

@ka-rq2iv 2 года назад

I agree with you 💯% stories like this always make me 😢😭

@mikea5205 2 года назад

I just wish everyone showed this level of kindness to ALL animals.

@usnchief1339 2 года назад

I can't give enough likes to this comment!

@TheCharr1981 2 года назад

Proverbs 12-10 😇

@TheCharr1981 2 года назад

@@mikea5205 Exactly!

@tmorton922 9 месяцев назад

I never knew bats had this kind of personality. Fascinating.Thank you!

@emberson7850 7 месяцев назад

There's many different ones out there. Some can be mean when there's a group of them, or afraid when they are alone. Some have very strange sounds coming from them that sounds out of this earth.

@torrosixsixzero 2 года назад

Looks like he's living his best life. I hope he lives a much longer and healthy life. Animals give unconditional love, its nice to see humans giving it too.

@shydoll8343 2 года назад

He passed away last year at 34

@hybridShinx 2 года назад

@@shydoll8343 NOOOOOO

@Quinntus79 2 года назад

@@hybridShinx A good life isn’t necessarily tied to longevity. Quality of life is just as important. It’s good this bat got to live his final years socializing with other bats and people.

@shydoll8343 2 года назад

34 for a bat is incredible he was the oldest bat in the world! He lived a life better than some people

@hybridShinx 2 года назад

@@shydoll8343 he was born in the 80s right ?

@marys3127 2 года назад

This is so freaking adorable. These people, and this bat, are great.

@stevenhenry4227 2 года назад

Hello Mary how are you doing today

@guymerritt4860 2 года назад

I never thought I'd write this, anywhere: That bat is an adorable little bugger. Bless the people who take care of this little guy.

@TsukiNaito1 2 года назад

Flying foxes are the cutest!

@MrsBrit1 2 года назад

He recently breathed his last. RIP Statler!

@drkatel 2 года назад

@@MrsBrit1 It’s so sad. Idk if you follow the Australian flying fox channels (mainly Megabattie) but it was equally sad when Walter passed. But both lived into their 30s which is awesome.

@TheDavejmcknight 2 года назад

I couldn't agree more!

@frostflower5555 2 года назад

There should be more humanity in this world, but how do you teach humans to be humans?

@norasheffield8036 Год назад

He’s like a little puppy with wings! So fortunate to have found caring “hoomans” to take care of him! 🥰🥰

@stacys8729 2 года назад

OMG! An elderly care home for bats. This brought a huge smile to my face, so wholesome and adorable. Wonderful people that are doing this.

@stevenhenry4227 2 года назад

Hello Stacy how are you doing today

@chezmoi42 2 года назад

@@stevenhenry4227 Buzz off. No one is interested in a pick-up troll.

@stj971 2 года назад

Brought tears here

@sxc7566 2 года назад

The "geribatric" ward was as they called it! 😍🦇

@mamapetillo8675 2 года назад

We’re all mammals, and in the long flight, ought to have each other’s bats. Backs. (Ahem)

@zzzbbbooo 2 года назад

Good grief - he's 33, I had no idea they could live that long. Bless him and those who care for him.

@Floyd69 2 года назад

I never knew they kinda look like dogs in the face.

@mcmerry2846 2 года назад

There are a couple of birds that live close to 80 years as well

@kngjoea3743 2 года назад

33 is 99 in bat years.

@setaside2 2 года назад

"Geribatric" is one of the most adorable zoologic idioms I've ever heard. Brilliant. Kudos to all of you.

@NotChefCook 2 года назад

Awwww !!

@Subject_Keter 2 года назад

It just works

@BoondockRoberts 2 года назад

I totally missed that, glad you pointed it out.

@paigeott929 2 года назад

So cute

@donaldcampbell3043 2 года назад

Yeah Geribatric such a cool term...

@violetfemme411 9 месяцев назад

I worked for a bat sanctuary in Austin many years ago. SO rewarding. Especially teaching people who think bats are creepy and scary, that they are actually loving, beautiful and kind 💜

@vic7939 2 года назад

So wholesome seeing the caregiver position him like he was flying.

@jacobwade3625 2 года назад

The cone bone: why don’t I dig a trench so you can throw the ball as low as you like!

@christineml1476 2 года назад

Such a beautiful, but unfortunately, feared, creature.

@Trund27 2 года назад

It’s so sad! Bats are wonderful creatures and must be protected. They are so underrated!

@judigrumm7190 2 года назад

Biggest issue is rabies but even that is pretty small. They live in our palm trees. But ours are tiny.

@MacI-1970 2 года назад

I do not have any issues with bats themselves, it is that awful disease rabies. Great animals otherwise.

@alexander-mauricemillamlae4567 2 года назад

@@judigrumm7190 not just rabies, problem is bats are "supercarriers" and most viruses and bacteria they carry don't actually affect them much due to their extremely adaptive immune systems. Hence why the "covid from bats" theory has so much traction in the scientific community - virus is in bat, bat and human don't notice, human eats bat, virus spreads throughout human population because the entire time while in the bat the virus was improving reproductive capabilities, "trying" (not conciously) to affect the bat. By the time such a zoonotic virus reaches a human by ingesting or being bitten by a bat, if it doesn't kill the human within a reasonable timeframe, it will spread extremely fast. This is not all bad tho, and the adaptive immune system of bats is being studied in an attempt to develop treatments for autoimmune diseases such as AIDS.

@elithluxe7568 2 года назад

@@alexander-mauricemillamlae4567 that’s the humans fault. Shouldn’t be eating bats as if there isn’t enough food in the world. Some people and cultures love eating everything

@Anlushac11 2 года назад

I love that they walk him around the room and he flaps his wings like hes flying.

@AdelTheForsaken 2 года назад

That was so heart warming! 😍

@bigt5096 2 года назад

Do you think he can actually fly ?

@PredatoryQQmber 2 года назад

@@bigt5096 No. His bones and wings are likely too damaged, he can barely flap them.

@debbiependleton8507 Год назад

That is so sweet. Bats are like puppies with wings. Love their little faces.

@SquirrelThis 2 года назад

Seeing him flap his wings while you whoosh him around the room was the most adorable thing I've seen in ages 😄 bless his geribatric heart and bless all of you! 🥰

@myrkflinn4331 2 года назад

Reminded me of a dad holding their kid up so he can fly around haha

@edperez3780 2 года назад

Letting him fly just warmed my heart and letting elderly animals live better then they did with their old life is amazing 🥰🥰

@justadan5320 2 года назад

I'll be honest, you know how some owners give their pets costumes for halloween, I think he would pull off the pirate look

@KindCountsDeb3773 2 года назад

they deserve their golden years to be safe, comfortable, fruity, sunny, interesting, filled with pals and caregivers who love them. This sanctuary should be very proud of themselves. If you want to see the Flying Foxes in Australia, there is another site about rescues and lots of content. Megabattie is the name of the channel. I learned to appreciate and love them more from there. Love this page as well. 🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇

@KTHKUHNKK 2 года назад

@@justadan5320 I think you're right the pirate look would sit

@josephgallagher6529 2 года назад

This is what we as humans are supposed to be doing. Taking care of the earth & each other. BRAVO!

@ardaoguzhan8181 2 года назад

This is probably how we got corona

@EneTheGene 2 года назад

@@ardaoguzhan8181 I doubt they *eat* these bats Arda. That's how corona spread to people.

@EneTheGene 2 года назад

@@lesmorley9628 Got any proof of that?

@rlmpproductions 9 месяцев назад

The people who care for these animals are heroes 💯

@nathant7437 2 года назад

Imagine the better world if more people cared and loved animals like these folks.

@deanwalker6437 2 года назад

Imagine the better world if humans cared about other humans, the way this person cares about a bat...

@junekatana78 2 года назад

Some do but there efforts are wiped out by the cruel and greedy

@raevynyoung9380 2 года назад

@@deanwalker6437 exactly. People nowadays act like animals are more important. That is the problem with life. People don’t care about other people, just animals, unfortunately

@bopo900 2 года назад

@@raevynyoung9380 they are as important as humans.

@dalefc9331 2 года назад

@@raevynyoung9380 you can care about both? I prefer animals, humans are assholes.

@jaguarjake8226 2 года назад

Awww bats are such majestic creatures,they are actually really cute as well,as well as the this little beauty,he is an absolutely adorable bat🐶🐱🐻🦊🐯

@runpigrun 2 года назад

Bats carry rabies, this is super dangerous

@tvm-manducktv8375 2 года назад

Look ♫ Look ♫ Look ♫ 💕 ✨ 😊 May the ducks heal you 😊💕✨ May it spread to everyone 💕✨😊

@ZippedUpKitz 2 года назад

@@runpigrun pretty much ANY wild or even domestic animal can carry rabies! 🙄🙄🙄 Pretty sure they have them vaccinated…

@sunflowersand12 2 года назад

@@runpigrun they have them vaccinated probably, obviously they wouldn’t be taking care of them if they had rabies

@nightxlynxs 2 года назад

Yea, these kind of bats are cute.

@manny75586 Год назад

Reading in the comments that Statler passed away is sad to hear. But I'm happy knowing he had people to take care of him in his last years and had other bat friends. Rest easy, Statler.

@007Julie Год назад

I always come back to this video but wondered if he was still alive. I’m so sorry he passed away but he had his best life at the end and he was so loved and cared for. RIP Statler, you’ll be missed.

@raizaintilian Год назад

@@007Julie I come to watch this video as well sometimes! I think it’s honestly bittersweet. Seeing this old bat living his best life! It makes me happy that he’s lived a beautiful retirement.

@raizaintilian Год назад

@@007Julie I come to watch this video as well sometimes! I think it’s honestly bittersweet. Seeing this old bat living his best life! It makes me happy that he’s lived a beautiful retirement.

@argguti Год назад

I wondered about him frequently since I first watched this, I’m glad he spent his last days in such caring hands. Rest in peace sweet Statler.

@Curtoonstv Год назад

Rest up man

@BirdWhisperer46 5 месяцев назад

My brother brought home a Little Brown Bat one day from work. I ended up keeping him til the next spring and let him go free in his old home area. I raised flour weevil young to feed him, he loved them. He never once bit or even tried to bite me, he was quite intelligent. His name was Vlad.

@raevynyoung9380 2 года назад

This old batty passed away back in July. He was sleeping on his carers arm and he passed away peacefully, being stoked and loved.

@hoodedtroodon2901 2 года назад

*proceeds to cry*

@Pisces-1978 2 года назад

Awww no way...😢

@nunyabiznes33 2 года назад

RIP

@tanderson1480 2 года назад

😢😢

@starfishw7138 2 года назад

So sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing Statler's story with you on utube. So moving the level of care and love you gave him and all those in your charge.

@captaincoyote1792 2 года назад

I’m a retired Navy Officer and a retired federal wildlife law enforcement officer. I’ve seen more than my share of man’s evil or dark side. People,who care for animals give me hope. While I’ve always enjoyed seeing bats in the wild, I’d have never believed that a bat could “cuddle. Regardless, I’m so appreciative of people who take the time to care for those animals who can no longer care for themselves.

@billjamal4764 2 года назад

Hey, thanks for your service

@ericwertheim9101 2 года назад

I'm a Vet too, Air Force/ARNG... Nice to know I'm still in good company

@captaincoyote1792 2 года назад

@@billjamal4764 Bill, thank you for that. Made my day….we never tire of hearing it. Take care, sir.

@captaincoyote1792 2 года назад

@@ericwertheim9101 Agree, Eric! I always feel a special bond / kinship with other Veterans, no matter when served, which branch, active or reserve, enlisted, NCO or commissioned. So thank you for your kind comment. Its always been a slight disappointment that none of my kids chose to serve. Just yesterday, I talked to my son about seriously considering the ANG. Maybe…..just maybe? Anyway, Eric, take care of yourself…stay safe, brother.

@andercrash3602 2 года назад

Flying foxes are amazingly cuddly. Just don't pet them on the back. I made that mistake once while handling a flying fox that my friend's family rescued from their yard during a storm. She (my friend's little sister named her Luna) chirped loudly and then tried to bite me. She immediately made amends by licking my fingers. Altogether, the flying fox moniker is spot-on, because they are indeed like little foxes with wings. The only real difference is that they eat fruit instead of small critters.

@jeneenr33 2 года назад

When she said the geriatric unit for bats I died.... God love them, nice to see animals being treated with such kindness.

@gypsylee333 2 года назад

Umm she said geriBATric get it right!

@meaghancolman8319 2 года назад

@@gypsylee333 came here to say this. It was also my fave part

@amandasmith9916 2 года назад

OMG me too! I died!👏🏼😹

@Lyrikalskate 2 года назад

😂😂😂

@paxhumana2015 2 года назад

...and yet humans fail to treat the unborn human babies with similar kindness, or the elderly, and the mentally, emotionally, and developmentally disable with the same kind of kindness that is being shown towards the bat.

@MEdwin1636 Год назад

Thank you so much for this. It reminds me that while there are a lot of cruelty out in the world, there are still people who love and appreciate these little darlings.

@Wichert74 2 года назад

I had no idea that bats could become this old. Simply lovely to see you "fly" together

@heidigroom518 2 года назад

The caregiver letting him flap his wings and make it look like he's flying was too cute. 😇😊😁🖤🦇

@patriciabowman8822 2 года назад

I just love the kindness that has been extended to him! God bless the caregivers.🎄💕

@deborahblackvideoediting8697 2 года назад

I had no idea that there were bat sanctuaries. The level of care they give these old beauties is wonderful. It truly warms my heart.

@deborahblackvideoediting8697 2 года назад

@Chad Abercrombie - I wondered about that too. But I would imagine they would run certain tests on any bats that are new to the sanctuary. And probably keep them in isolation at first.

@deborahblackvideoediting8697 2 года назад

@Ask Me If I Care - Thank you, I will be sure to check it out!

@direct2397 2 года назад

There is a sanctuary for almost all kinds of animals.

@IntrovertRockstar 2 года назад

@Chad Abercrombie just like dogs they can get shots

@davelowets 2 года назад

They get rabies shots just like many other animals.

@martinfalls6614 Год назад

I've been enchanted by bats from a young age. Thank you for saving this magnificent, handsome boy & giving him his best possible life after captivity. Hope Statler is still with you! Bats are amazingly long-lived for such small mammals (I've heard of a max of 41). Long may he wave! And flap. Geribatric! Love it. I needed this today. Love & Peace to you.

@gingergirl8797 2 года назад

Thank you for showing the world that bats are not nasty, awful creatures. He seems very happy, loving and handsome.

@juniorthornton3819 2 года назад

That's why we have covid

@sunflowersand12 2 года назад

@@juniorthornton3819 would you stop being a troll to this video 😒

@ZippedUpKitz 2 года назад

@@juniorthornton3819 go somewhere else and be a twatwaffle… you are a total loser…

@codyhill2311 2 года назад

This is a FRUIT bat not all bats are cute loveable creatures and it's been documented that vampire bats can drink HUMAN blood and multiple children have died after being bit by rabid vampire bats. Not everything in this world is some cute loveable creature just because a video makes them seem harmless.

@macraghnaill3553 2 года назад

@@codyhill2311 you are a really happy soul are you not? Humans are not harmless either

@somerskye2750 2 года назад

These bats are very sweet & not what most people perceive bats to be. They almost look like puppies w/wings. We need more people & programs like this to educate & protect our wildlife.

@harps1974 2 года назад

Poisoning if you will

@lisamarie8700 Год назад

Taking him flying is about the sweetest thing I've ever seen 🥺🥰

@jm7804 Год назад

I don't know what's more touching.... a human who cares enough to give dignity to all living creatures, or an elderly bat who may not have the strength, but still has the will to soar in life. Truly remarkable. Made my day. Humanity may not be dead after all.

@whateye8 3 месяца назад

It doesn't matter what kind of creature it is; like humans, we all respond to LOVE.

@sweiboi 2 года назад

Bats are just dogs that can fly. And that's the adorable. 😩❤️

@tvm-manducktv8375 2 года назад

Look ♫ Look ♫ Look ♫ 💕 ✨ 😊 May the ducks heal you 😊💕✨ May it spread to everyone 💕✨😊

@ZippedUpKitz 2 года назад

@@tvm-manducktv8375 reported for constant spamming

@emberson7850 7 месяцев назад

Not all of them. There's a universe of bats that are different. There's even very large ones.

@thedocofrock1890 Год назад

i would never never guessed that a bat could live to 34 years old. the old adage about learning something new every day. you are kind beyond words. shine on statler in your next life

@EternalxFrost Год назад

When I think about it, 34 years old is as old as I am. Which is pretty impressive for a bat, knowing they usually and generally speaking don't live longer than 10-15 years.

@Lonsoleil Год назад

He was in good hands! 💕💕💕

@Starry_Night_Sky7455 Год назад

I watched this thinking what a nice retirement community for bats. Do they gather for bingo nights? 😅

@GingerPeacenik Год назад

Some species are believed to live up to 45 years. Fun fact; the mammalian family closest to primates are bats; their Latin name literally translates to “hand wing”. There is a small bridge species between the two; colugos, aka “flying lemurs”. Look them up; they have both primate and bat characteristics!

@ShadeSlayer1911 Год назад

@EternalxFrost depends on the species, but apparently the smaller micro bats live longer while the megs bats like this guy love around to 20 typically. But that's lifespan in the wild as well. They got better medical care and no predators in this facility.

@phasm42 2 года назад

Love this video. "Flying" him around, giving him a big bowl of fruit... so compassionate

@riikkaalanen3429 Год назад

Statler definitely gives a new meaning to an “old bat” … 😁🥳🥰💕

@marissafedor 2 года назад

I’m tearing up - there’s a space for the elderly bats, it’s so cute.

@user-yb6tk1ru6x 2 года назад

The amount of love that goes into his care is inspiring and uplifting to see.

@matgeezer2094 2 года назад

You could see the happiness in the eyes and face of the bat. Beautiful, and I'd like to say a big thank you to the people who cared for this animal.

@edinburghredneck 2 года назад

R.I.P. Statler- I hope he’s soaring painlessly through a beautiful bat afterlife, watching it unfold beneath with both eyes. I’m imagining magnificent caverns leading to an endless paradise of fruit trees and gardens full of bat snacks. All bats deserve to end up there, but especially Statler, for enduring and endearing himself to so many.

@Henry21053 Год назад

That was beautiful. I'm sure he is up there with his buddy.

@romymasella2702 Год назад

What a lovely and wholesome description of the bat afterlife!🥺🖤

@jeaniebeanie6 Год назад

That was so beautiful and moving. Put a smile on my face.

@thatdude3977 Год назад

Not to mentions infinite females to bone 🤔😂🤌 rip lil batty

@WesleyB-Rook Год назад

He’s a rotting corpse and that’s all 💁🏻‍♂️

@beckyfay6226 Год назад

Thanks for giving Statler a wonderful old age! Cuddles, on tap yummy snacks and cosy places to sleep, plus the friendship of other bats and, most importantly, safety. What more could a bat ask for in their twilight years?!

@timjohnson8820 2 года назад

oh I love the part where he is "flying". So cool to see him still trying to do what he naturally did but can not do any longer

@loganasaurusrex8246 2 года назад

To be completely honest, “scary” or “deadly” doesn’t fit the bat’s description, these poor dog wyverns are so misunderstood. Whatever the case, I love these puppies with dragon wings.

@Indubidably0 2 года назад

Nobody misunderstands fruit bats. They're pretty universally loved. Even people that are creeped out by bats admit they're adorable flying puppies.

@Rhino-Prime 2 года назад

Dog wyverns

@scizorlord5126 2 года назад

Ha, I love the term "dog wyvern".

@madvax 2 года назад

They look like big winged rats, as cute and as cudly 🥰

@filmingislegalmoronfilm 2 года назад

Yes! That's my take! Looks like a dog with wings!

@kmnunu 2 года назад

Awww this actually made me sad. Happy that he's safe, but the clipping of his claws was just gutwrenching. Love bats, they're so misunderstood, like many other animals. Warms my heart to see that he's cared for really well. 💓

@tvm-manducktv8375 2 года назад

Look ♫ Look ♫ Look ♫ 💕 ✨ 😊 May the ducks heal you 😊💕✨ May it spread to everyone 💕✨😊

@jamezxh 2 года назад

Gut wrenching watching him being manicured?

@smexehcougah3 2 года назад

@@jamezxh I think it's more that he was neglected enough for his claws to grow out that much.

@kmnunu 2 года назад

@@Bapplebuse Oh no 😢 May he rest in peace, he was 33 years old in captivity. Glad he was loved.

@Cutirimicuador 2 года назад

Their appearance reminds me of disgusting metamorphic reptilians when they have hologram glitches on tv ...

@K3L1evt Год назад

Bats are so vital to our ecosystems. Thanks for caring for these misunderstood creatures.

@realdragon 2 месяца назад

I do believe all animals are important to ecosystem

@humam3396 2 года назад

She's like a mother who never gave up on her physically weak child 💗💗😭

@nattywho 2 года назад

He’s living the life man…lol. Love that there are people who do such things for a living…God bless you!

@TigerTigz. 2 года назад

Very true.

@justsomegothgirl 2 года назад

I'm so happy Statler gets to spend his retirement with people who absolutely adore him, and some good friends to hang with. Seeing him "fly" is so sweet

@eliz_scubavn 2 года назад

He sadly died not that long ago. But like you say, he got to spend his last days loved and cared for with friends around him.

@herronsmith 4 месяца назад

Bat people are as wonderful as the bats you care for. Thank you for sharing.

@alrivers2297 2 года назад

I love that you let him feel like he's still capable of flying around 🦇

@StanOrlowski 2 года назад

Bats have been given a bad rap, and I'm glad to see that someone is helping them. Letting them live in dignity.

@tamarevans9025 2 года назад

Bats are so unfairly maligned. Such sweet creatures. 🖤🦇

@fckinsey5439 2 года назад

Shouldn't we care for innocent human babies? Instead of torture them and murder them?

@Us3r739 2 года назад

corona virus originating from bats is a huge conspiracy theory. It’s only the gullible bunch that hate on bats

@FlareStorms 2 года назад

@@fckinsey5439 can we not turn a comment about a bat into a debate about abortion 🤨

@merlith4650 2 года назад

@@Us3r739 how the hell is that a conspiracy theory? And how does that correlate to "hating bats"? You do live up to your profile name though

@OShackHennessy Год назад

Humans are capable of such horror and such love. It’s nice to see stories like this. RIP Statler.

@robertv1273 Год назад

you are so right why do we not seek people like this to run our country instead of these filthy psychopaths.

@donaldzientz9200 Год назад

Well put

@electraruby4078 Год назад

@@robertv1273 Because good kind people aren't interested in power

@MC32595 Год назад

right, we’re such walking contradictions

@pussiestroker Год назад

@O'Shack Hennessy That's right. Humans can show love and care to even a bat that is old, one-eyed and to what most people would find ugly, and terrifying/creepy. If this bat had never came across these caregivers, he would have been the weakest, least favourable, and miserable in the pack. But guess what? The moment the bat learns to talk back humans will make sure the filthy thing is 1000x more miserable than it is when it first got rescued.

@Drewg351 Год назад

These people who care for these animals are all going to Heaven. They've punched their tickets with their amount of love for these animals. It's amazing.

@voronOsphere 5 месяцев назад

God bless these wonderful people and the animals they rescue!

@Hypnobunny1 Год назад

RIP precious baby sadly missed but thanks to these kind people his last few years he had were filled with love cuddles and lovely snacks. Fly free precious 🌹🌹❤️

@avivabillington5514 Год назад

💐 RIP 100%!! Bats are beautiful,they deserve ♥️ & kindness too. Can't believe what other poor bats have gone through 😭

@kittykat4644 2 года назад

Such marvellous work, and that you help him “fly” with his well worn wings outstretched delighted me. Statler must think he is in bat heaven 💙

@katbar6066 2 года назад

He's still got a good appetite too.

@raevynyoung9380 2 года назад

He is for real, actually. He passed away in July :(

@annedonker4795 2 года назад

@@raevynyoung9380 I know, so sad. Happy he knew love and a good life at the end

@japavlin Год назад

Tears of joy and sadness; reminds me of how I helped my 18 yo “puppy” in the last 3 months of her life. Despite struggling to stand at times, she LOVED her twice daily SLO-MO walks.

@whutzat 2 года назад

These people are angels. Screw celebrities and athletes. THESE are the people doing important things.

@chrisfurius 2 года назад

Absolutely!

@Cheekyconnermonkey 2 года назад

Spot on cos these people deserve praise and should be awarded for there hard work and helping others in need. Celebs and athletes think they are better and need to be mollycoddle..

@edredden2603 2 года назад

Beautiful souls thank you all❤️

@lorenzoparedes2306 2 года назад

People who do such work with animals are contributing so much more to the world than tacky, gaudy "stars" on stage wearing hoodies and screaming into microphones with arms flailing.

@RatTaxi 2 года назад

You said it!

@Eris_Strife Год назад

Him flying genuinely made me cry... ❤️

@redpyramid9697 Год назад

Now he's flying high in heaven, free from pain and suffering. Yes, I realize he was well cared for, which was the reason why he lived that long.

@joker-nq8ih Год назад

bro why yall so sensitive just shut up fr

@randybobandy7987 Год назад

@@joker-nq8ih gtfoh dude 😂 why do you care

@ranniwolves Год назад

@@joker-nq8ih ur so edgy

@SteveCoteGotHisAssBeat Год назад

@@joker-nq8ihshut up

@andreyyaalexander1227 2 года назад

I’ve never understood how bats are associated with horror and monsters. They’re literally so adorable

@cl1cka Год назад

Easy, the adorable ones are the Foxes. The ones that eat insects can look scary, especially in the dark. Add to that them being nocturnal and often carry Rabies = monsters. Rabies is no joke and especially before the injections, being close to bats was like playing Russian Roulette..

@MrSoccerstar323 Год назад

I promise theyre not too cute when you get woken up by one flying around your room

@theamused8705 Год назад

Most are deadly disease carriers

@testerwulf3357 Год назад

@@theamused8705 I wouldn’t say most are 😂 There’s many species of bats in many different places of the world!

@kingwacky184 Год назад

@@theamused8705 Most are? About 2% of bats carry deadly diseases.

@druidriley3163 Год назад

Fruit bats are adorable with their doggy faces. Bless the people who care for their most helpless.

@Ap9leJacks-wy3pq 2 года назад

His eyes, adorable. His ears, adorable. His nose, adorable. His mouth, adorable. His face, adorable. His wings, GORGEOUS. His batness PERFECT! 🦇💙

@tenkoisbby1426 2 года назад

His eye*

@heatherhent4445 2 года назад

Agree. Adorable.

@VoidMySoul 2 года назад

“His batness” Lol I like that one. Super happy that some people actually take their time to help an old animal live its best last years

@johnbowman3630 2 года назад

Eye*

@antoniosantiago2378 2 года назад

@@tenkoisbby1426 lol

@theaestheticeq 2 года назад

This is just the cutest 🥺

@tvm-manducktv8375 2 года назад

Look ♫ Look ♫ Look ♫ 💕 ✨ 😊 May the ducks heal you 😊💕✨ May it spread to everyone 💕✨😊

@mad8598 2 года назад

“They’re so sweet, carrying me everywhere - I’ll flap my wings just to humour them, they seem to love it.”

@mjohn9199 2 года назад

That is funny.

@spankbuda7466 2 года назад

"I can't wait until my Wuhan brothers get here!"

@TwistedTiara Год назад

I love the way he was 'flying' around the facility with the help of the carers, real gems you lot, I love bats, we have a few fly around our house every evening and at dawn. So cute.

@equarg 2 года назад

I did hear he passed away peacefully in his sleeping hammock this year. May he RIP. Probably soaring thru fruit bat heaven, eating to his hearts content🥲 🦇 🌈 🍌 🍉 🍎 Thanking your making his last days so happy and worry free.

@frostflower5555 2 года назад

@sarahpotts1200 2 года назад

Thanks for the update. I am sure his wonderful, inspirational carers must be bereft but knowing how happy and loved surely leaves us all warmly glowing. God bless humans and bats in this video. Fly happy Statler!

@1313wikked 2 года назад

Awww...so sad to hear he passed away 😞. What a noble and enriched life he led in his later years. I can see him flying alone majestically in bar heaven. RIP kind soul.

@vickieturner8688 2 года назад

I'm 67 years old and I've been fascinated with bats since I was a young child. I passed my admiration of bats along to my kids. They are amazing creatures!! I'm so happy that the Bat World Sanctuary exists, to help these adorable critters! Thanks so much for what you all do!! God bless you!!

@victoriagambardella7136 2 года назад

When he is brushed with that baby brush, OMG-- and he looks up at his caregiver with such love in that 1 eye that he doesn't need 2.

@inririaya1908 11 месяцев назад

So handsome fella. Blessed be to him and his caregivers

@blacklily1894 2 года назад

It must’ve been hard for his caretaker when he died. But dying in his sleep in her arms seems so bittersweet and better death than dying out in the wild. He lived his last years happy.

@richardburton2173 2 года назад

God bless you.....

@marianomelendez666 2 года назад

When did he pass away?

@merri-toddwebster2473 2 года назад

@@marianomelendez666 just last summer. He fell asleep in his caregiver's arms and didn't wake up.

@amrita4468 2 года назад

@@merri-toddwebster2473 I think my heart just broke.

@Terri_MacKay 2 года назад

I'm so glad that after such a long life, and much of it not a very good life, that he lived his last years being loved by this amazing woman. And I'm so glad that at the end, he simply fell asleep in her arms, and never woke up. What a beautiful, peaceful way for him to go....knowing and feeling how much he was loved, and how important his life had been to someone.