Baby Bat Burritos
Tiny little baby bat burritos.
After "an extreme heat event" separated these baby flying fox bats from their mothers, the Australian Bat Clinic took them in and wrapped them up like sweet little burritos. From the video's YouTube:
When baby bats first enter rehabilitation it can be traumatising for them as they have just been separated from their mothers to which they have formed strong bonds. Bat carers have to ensure that the baby bats not only are well fed, but that they are nurtured and feel safe in their temporary new home. Providing affection the bats is a necessity.
The teats represent their mother's nipple, and this makes them feel more comfortable, as does the security of the blankets which they are often snuggly wrapped in.
Nice baby bat burritos. :)
