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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@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 Год 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 Год назад

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

@GmmBeast Год назад

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

@TbyBr Год назад

Sad news =(

@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?

@aprilott4417 7 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 6 месяцев назад

F 😭

@nicecock5703 5 месяцев назад

man reading this made my eyes wet

@ojd9145 5 месяцев назад

😊

@takumifujiwara4149 5 месяцев назад

NOOOOO

@truenorth7949 5 месяцев назад

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

@gypsyjengypsydogs9320 11 месяцев 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_- 10 месяцев назад

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

@janne639 10 месяцев назад

A chihuahua with wings! 😂😂😂😂😂😂 ❤

@Amaling 8 месяцев назад

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

@gypsyjengypsydogs9320 8 месяцев назад

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

@HELLO-yp2zr 3 месяца назад

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

@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

👍👍👍

@Jbarack98 2 года назад

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

@ColinTBlack 2 года назад

@@Jbarack98 yes but it much more challenging on all levels and resource dependent to take care of the homeless vet sadly. us army vet here.

@Jbarack98 2 года назад

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

@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!

@taylorwarren2000 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.

@Sarahc-mn1tr 9 месяцев 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 3 месяца назад

All bats are sky puppies ❤

@sylviasoffgridhawaiianhome8390 Месяц назад

They are WAY more important than most people realize

@mairi2w2 8 месяцев назад

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

@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

@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.

@DaArtist_1EARTHANGEL 2 года назад

Rip drakeo

@l.c.9946 Год назад

People like you are a blessing to this world. Thank you so much for what you have been doing for this wonderful creatures !

@ricruso59 11 месяцев назад

AMEN!!!🙏

@fggjytdghjjhggffvg4399 5 месяцев назад

That's right.God bless you..!💝💐👋🏼👋🏼( Да, так. Храни вас Бог..! ) --from Russia

@violetfemme411 5 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 💜

@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

@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.

@JadeStrawberry 3 месяца назад

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

@K3L1evt 9 месяцев назад

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

@theinfamousgamer8149 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

@theinfamousgamer8149 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.

@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

@netcurtains Год назад

Super intelligent?they live in caves and eat bugs. That's it

@AbuHajarAlBugatti 10 месяцев назад

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

@viniciuscomacento 9 месяцев назад

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

@moonstar21868 9 месяцев назад

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

@alanmorris7669 8 месяцев 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 7 месяцев назад

wonderfully spoken

@tmorton922 5 месяцев назад

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

@emberson7850 3 месяца 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.

@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.

@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...

@norasheffield8036 9 месяцев назад

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

@beckyfay6226 8 месяцев 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?!

@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..

@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.

@DaArtist_1EARTHANGEL 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.

@Baseballnfj 4 месяца назад

You guys pretending to take the bat flying.... the height of human kindness. We definitely aren't bad things and humanity needs defending

@rlmpproductions 5 месяцев назад

The people who care for these animals are heroes 💯

@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.

@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

@riikkaalanen3429 11 месяцев назад

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

@MEdwin1636 8 месяцев 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.

@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!

@Lucysmom26 2 года назад

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

@debbiependleton8507 10 месяцев назад

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

@tarrahbarker24 5 месяцев назад

HE'S OUTSTANDING! He's got his women taking care of him. AD❤❤RABLE ❤

@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?

@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

@Drewg351 8 месяцев 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 Месяц назад

God bless these wonderful people and the animals they rescue!

@martinfalls6614 9 месяцев 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.

@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.

@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.

@tokenghost4536 Год назад

The people taking care of him seem beyond incredible. Thank you for loving what and who others may not.

@miketobin2324 8 дней назад

RIP Statler. Thank you for being so cute and lovable.

@michaelquaid4679 2 года назад

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

@spaceace1006 2 года назад

Oh, pooh! You've got Bats in your bell tower!!😋

@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!

@markreiter9777 5 месяцев назад

Best bat ever.... i feel sorry that he passed away... 🥺

@gnbman 10 месяцев назад

I bet the little old boy would tell the story of how he lost his eye all the time if he could talk. ♥️

@juliachandler2909 6 месяцев назад

“shoulda seen the other guy 😼🦇” 😝

@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.

@netcurtains Год назад

Very very sad news indeedy😢he'll be in bat heaven now,eating a moth probably

@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.🎄💕

@MariaMartinez-jb3zn Год назад

You can see the joy in his Eye 😮 animals are so resilient, they don’t miss things like we do ☝🏽how beautiful is that? 🙏🏽🙋🏻‍♀️👍🏽

@theanimalshabit 8 месяцев назад

nature and natural things are actually peace of mind do you agree

@inririaya1908 7 месяцев назад

So handsome fella. Blessed be to him and his caregivers

@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

@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

@hybridAbsol 2 года назад

@@shydoll8343 NOOOOOO

@Quinntus79 2 года назад

@@hybridAbsol 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

@hybridAbsol 2 года назад

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

@japavlin 11 месяцев 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.

@JD.78 11 месяцев назад

What a beautiful video. The caregiver holding the Bat to fly around is so lovely and genuinely heartwarming. Even Bats deserve love too.

@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.

@dianafrazier2830 4 месяца назад

So glad he had such a wonderful final years, with love and care. What a sweet bat. 😻😁😻

@sandyedens9222 Год назад

Thank you for taking such loving care of these elderly bats. They are safe, loved and living the best lives.❤

@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?

@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.

@TwistedTiara 11 месяцев 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.

@Cherry-lc4cv 6 месяцев назад

Precious little darling

@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

@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.

@herronsmith 8 дней назад

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

@truecrimescotsman 3 месяца назад

This made me feel young as when the world was new.

@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?

@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 ...

@elizabethharlow6126 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for taking care of this sweet old man.

@BirdWhisperer46 Месяц 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.

@McFly-guitars-n-stuff 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!

@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.

@nicks.6341 7 месяцев назад

We need more people like this in the world.

@bleuwild6796 Месяц назад

What a sweet baby. Babies! Thank you for loving them.

@alyzu4755 2 года назад

"Geribatric ward"! 🥰 The three of them literally hanging out in the morning is adorable! They're like the old, retired guys who meet up at the corner cafe every morning. ❤

@PADS62 2 года назад

@alyzu I was thinking the same! They are TOOO CUTE! 😁😊❤️

@gwiyomikim5988 2 года назад

Geribatric😂- When I walk to the beach at dusk the bats come out and catch insects on the fly. They are the most interesting mammals, and now I know that some like to snuggle, and the older ones have infirmities of old age just like humans, and some just enjoy life with their buds in the bat cave.🦇

@dalenjurgens6751 2 года назад

LOL geribatric, I love it.

@anonymousmiss 2 года назад

🤣 haha cute and clever spin i have to say it out loud and type it...Geribatric 🥰

@marisgoldenhour6212 2 года назад

😄😄I was thinking the same thing as she mentioned it!

@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

@deborahbarry8458 11 месяцев назад

This lifts my spirits! Thank you 🌟BAT WORLD SANCTUARY 🌟

@grapiebee 11 месяцев назад

To have such love for something smaller and different from ones self is touching

@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

@phasm42 2 года назад

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

@billdagoe7371 7 месяцев назад

So so so so so so heart-warming.

@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!

@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.

@giaclaire3387 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so very much for caring for these wonderful creatures... bats are so amazing & help keep down the insect population. They are also so adorable.

@defskill9484 11 месяцев назад

I also took care of a cat which is completly deaf and almost blind but she is the most thankful living beeing. 💜💜

@lynnski7639 2 года назад

Him flapping his little wings like "i still got this" is one of the best things i've seen 😁

@TigerTigz. 2 года назад

Cute.

@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 Год назад

There is a sanctuary for almost all kinds of animals.

@IntrovertRockstar Год назад

@Chad Abercrombie just like dogs they can get shots

@davelowets Год назад

They get rabies shots just like many other animals.

@RadagonTheRed 6 месяцев назад

I never knew bats were so intelligent and loving. So sweet!

@DM-ye5qo 9 месяцев назад

The poor thing. So glad that he is under your care. ❤️😊

@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 3 месяца назад

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

@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

@nintendy Месяц назад

Ahhh - he was SO lovely! Thanks for sharing!

@libbyfransen7053 9 месяцев назад

Thank you! ❤

@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.

@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