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A Bat Rescue Organization Posted These 40 Pics Of Bats Being Cute To Show How Harmless They Actually Are
Bats Qld (Flying Foxes & Microbats) Inc. is doing God's work. The volunteer-run, not-for-profit organization rescues, rehabilitates, and releases Flying Foxes and Microbats across South East Queensland (Gold Coast to Brisbane area), Australia. It also educates the young and old on the importance of Flying Foxes in our ecosystem along with dispelling the myths that have always surrounded these adorable animals.
And that's not all they do. Luckily for the Internet, Bats Qld share photos and videos of their 'patients' to show just how cute bats really are. From baby bats in blankets to munching on their favorite snacks, continue scrolling to check out the daily life of these little critters that look like charming sky puppies.
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Baby Bat
These fluffy cute bats aren't just pretty; they are important to our ecosystems. "Bats have meaningful roles in pollination and seed dispersal," a spokesperson for Bats Qld told Bored Panda. "For example, the eucalyptus forest that the koalas rely on are pollinated by the flying foxes." Also, these night flyers contribute to controlling insect populations.
Sadly, we often seem to forget these good deeds. "Humans are a threat to bats. Barbed wire, fruit netting, domestic pets and car strikes are the most common reason they need help. The bigger picture would also include deforestation and habitat loss."
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Baby Bat In Blanket
Andres Tejeda 5 years ago
Its so cute. Its like well hello there I am just your friendly neighborhood baby fruit bat.
Kay Sohn 5 years ago
I once lived with bats in a barn loft. They were sweet natured and playful.
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Judith Herdman 5 years ago
Would the Youtube channel be called Megabattie by any chance?! I always watch their videos! The baby bats are so bloody adorable with their little pacifiers and squawking until they get their grapes LOL
Dave Chapman 5 years ago
I absolutely LOVE these lil guys! Of course, my sisters HATED bats, so when we were young I'd catch every bat I could and then keep it for a few days, freak the hell out of them (sisters, not bats) a few times and then let them go (bats, not sisters).
The negative myths surrounding these creatures don't do them any good too. For instance, we often hear that bats are dirty, but Bats Qld immediately reject this notion: "Nope, bats are very clean animals and clean themselves all the time."
Another misconception is that bats swoop people. "Nope again. Bats cannot fly like a bird, but instead must drop before they can fly up, much like a paraglider. This is often mistaken for swooping."
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Fluffy Cute Bat
Elaine Mattingly 5 years ago
I had no idea they were as beautiful as they are helpful.Thanks for sharing.
You can also hear people say that bats have lots of diseases. "False, bats in Australia only carry one disease that poses a risk to people directly from the animal which is Australian Bat Lyssa Virus. This is found in less than 0.01% of the bat population." Besides, there also is a fully effective post-exposure vaccine.
Interestingly, flying foxes have similar eyesight to ours, and although microbats don't have the best vision, they can see as well.
The bottom line is that bats are doing their part in keeping the environment in check, and they deserve respect for their contribution. But for now, keep on scrolling for more of these painfully adorable bat photos!
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Cutest Blep
Wolfgang Fleißner 5 years ago
Here is one more cute bat, eating banana. :-) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5B0UPtEpOQc
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Cheeky Bat
me 5 years ago
See, I never thought about how crazy a bat's tongue can be. Honestly, I have never even thought about a bat's tongue before.
Kat Rogers 5 years ago
Oh my grandchild, what a cute tongue you have 😝~ The Better To LICK You With~ W8, THAT'S NOT HOW IT GOES!
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Tiny Baby Bat
Kat Rogers 5 years ago
BAAAAY~BEEEEE! I WANNA KISS 💋 THAT LIL FACE! YIKES~ JUST WATCH OUT FOR THAT TONGUE!
Elaine Mattingly 5 years ago
What are you? You're not like any bats I've see before. You're human!
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Fluffy Bat
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Baby Bat In Blanket
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Adorable Bat
logical fallacy 5 years ago (edited)
No, baby bats are given dummies on all hours because it soothes them. I'm surprised it took so long to reach such a photo actually.
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Noel Bovae 5 years ago
Never ever imagined you could give a bat a pacifier. Too freaking cute!!!
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Cutest Tiny Dracula
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Hi There!
Gina McBride 5 years ago
Whose your favorite superhero, hmm? Batman! Has to be because bats 🦇 are so super cool!
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Cute Baby Bat
Queen_Fisher 5 years ago
This species gets to about 5-6 inches when adult. There are bigger ones though, such as the Malayan Fruit Bat.
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Wide-Eyed Baby
Julia Smith 5 years ago
Pacifiers help baby bats feel more secure. In the wild, they usually spend all of their time attached to their mother's nipple.
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Spikey Paws
Kristopher 5 years ago
This is my no no square no no don't touch me there
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Debbie Timberlake 5 years ago
Ah dont be scared little one/ Its OK to come out of your towell honestly !!!
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Tiny Baby Bat
Kara Amundson 5 years ago
omgosh I love how he's got the whole leathery little Dracula thing going on with the black cape and long, Nosferatu-pointy fingers...with the shiny-bright primary color passie!
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Yawning Baby Bat
Kat Rogers 5 years ago
"GET AWAY FROM ME OR I WILL BITE YOU! Oh, it's My 🍼 Yummy Food? Ok, that's good!"
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Puppy Eyes
Nancy Simpson 5 years ago
Just lealve them alone, don't eat them, don't kill them, don't catch them, let them be.
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Adorable Bat In A Blanket
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Henlo!
Catherine Brady 5 years ago
I notice you are wearing heavy gloves. Do you get scratched otherwise?
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Baby Bat's Portrait
Yvon Barker 5 years ago
When you look into the darkness, the darkness looks back...really, REALLY cutely!
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Just Hanging There
Yvon Barker 5 years ago
"Shhhh.... If they hearz you squeeing they will all wantz to come play on my swing!"
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Peek-A-Boo
Denise Mclean 5 years ago
There is no way I will ever be afraid of bats again. They are way too cute.
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Cute Fluffy Bat
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Adorable Puppy Eyes
Laura Lawson 5 years ago
Catherine, they only have one baby, called a pup, per year & generally only 1 pup to a mum. Fun fact: bat mums give birth hanging upside down! They have to catch the baby in their wings, then cuddle them close to their body for heat & feeding.
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chachkimooch 5 years ago (edited)
His face looks a little bit like an old grey German Shepherd.
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Hiding From Rain
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Cutest Bat
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Feeding A Baby Bat
Kat Rogers 5 years ago
THEY must use a PACIFIER Differently, seeing as how THEY LAP/LICK THEIR FOOD.
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Cutest Baby Bats
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Wanna Share A Mango?
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Cozy Nap
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Tiny Baby Bat
Marlene Ricker 5 years ago
The little fella seems to feel quite comfortble and secure in his little nest. These little guys are just too cute for words!
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The View's Better From The Upside Down!
Batty 5 years ago
ew. don't compare beautiful bats to gross fake entitled instagram "influencers"
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Adorable Bat
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Baby Bat In Blanket
Denise Mclean 5 years ago
Cross between a Bear, Dog and Puppies Face, how could anyone be afraid of a bat?
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Too Cozy
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Tiny Baby Bat
Gina McBride 5 years ago
I keep thinking that if people just understood their sweet nature, the fact that bats are excellent mothers, how could they hold fear in their hearts?
Denise Mclean 5 years ago
Lovingly wrapping it hands around a humans hand. To think, they experiment with them.
Marlene Ricker 5 years ago
The little fella seems so content. I'm amazed at their fingers. They look almost like human fingers. And they are wrapped so lovingly around his caretakers finger.
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Bat Burrito
Kat Rogers 5 years ago
A FAVE COLOR COMBO~ LOOKS EVEN MORE BEAUTIFUL WITH A LIL BLACK BAT ROLLED UP IN IT!
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Probably A Monday Morning For This One
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Feeding A Tiny Bat Baby
NMN 5 years ago
Yes. Completely different group, it's some Microchiroptera.
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Monika Soffronow 5 years ago
"FEEDING AND CARE OF INFANT BATS " https://batworld.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Chapter9-final.pdf
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Delicious Snackies
Kat Rogers 5 years ago
I HAVE CATS, I'VE HAD RATS... NOW I NEED BATS! (Rats are fabulous little pets, I LOVED Them... They just don't live very long!)
Ms Phit 5 years ago
They are great pets- I had a wonderful rat when I was in college
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Michael Dworkin-Robertson 5 years ago
the baby bat looked about, and cried out in fright: "turn on the dark, i'm afaid of the light"!
Marlene Ricker 5 years ago
The little sweetie appears to be cleaning himself up just like my cats do.
Ruth Beaty 5 years ago
Bat pacifiers, I'm dyin' here!! They are just stinkin' cute and useful.
Marcia Branch 5 years ago
Thank you for sharing, they are all so adorable. I wish I could have a few. :)
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Piet Zwanenburg 5 years ago
Worked as a zookeeper back in the 80's. In the building where the nocturnal animals were housed, there was one single bat, sort of last survivor of a bigger group we used to have. Don't know the exact bat sort anymore, but this guy or girl was pretty big, like a 6 month old kitten big. He recognized us in our work clothing, would fly over and landed on your arm, just to cuddle and see if we had something to eat. Cute as hell, but a lot of visitors where scared to death when they felt him flying over their head to get to us. Real friendly animal.
Janine B. 5 years ago
Awww, lucky you. This must have been so nice. :))) Our local zoo has fruit bats and I could just spend the whole day watching them. It's so stinking cute to see them eat.
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Piet Zwanenburg 5 years ago
Worked as a zookeeper back in the 80's. In the building where the nocturnal animals were housed, there was one single bat, sort of last survivor of a bigger group we used to have. Don't know the exact bat sort anymore, but this guy or girl was pretty big, like a 6 month old kitten big. He recognized us in our work clothing, would fly over and landed on your arm, just to cuddle and see if we had something to eat. Cute as hell, but a lot of visitors where scared to death when they felt him flying over their head to get to us. Real friendly animal.
Janine B. 5 years ago
Awww, lucky you. This must have been so nice. :))) Our local zoo has fruit bats and I could just spend the whole day watching them. It's so stinking cute to see them eat.
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