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Batzilla the Bat is a Facebook page run by Denise Wade, the volunteer “flying fox coordinator” at Bat Conservation and Rescue QLD in Brisbane, Australia. She can have up to 60 bats in her care at any given time, mostly orphans and those who are injured. Denise said she started the Facebook page with a conservation message in mind, hoping that sharing cute videos of rescued bats would help change the public’s perception of them and help protect bats from being killed.
In the above video, a 13-week old bat named Acacia is comfortably bundled in a warm blanket as Denise feeds her with a syringe. Acacia should still be with her Mom at such a young age, but sadly, she was found trapped in a barbed wire fence on a very busy road for most of the day. Many people bustled past her, but sadly none bothered to help the suffering bat. Although Acacia is still lacking somewhat in her appetite, Denise said the little one is bright-eyed and alert. Acacia’s wing damage from the barbed wire fence could go either way but thankfully, she is receiving the best care possible now.
If you have fallen in love with little Acacia and want to follow her progress, please visit the Batzilla the Bat Facebook page. Protecting the world’s bat population is up to us. Share this video and encourage others to learn how important these creatures are.
Remember, if you ever come across an injured wild animal, it is always best to contact a professional wildlife rehabilitator, click here for a few that could help.