Meet Harrison. A tiny baby microbat found at Harrison Funerals, Golden Grove. Weighing in at a tiny 3 grams!! Luckily he was spotted by a wildlife carer visiting from the US. One lucky little boy to get noticed. He will be going in to care with one of our very experienced carers with tiny microbats. Bat Rescue South Australia Inc 24/7 rescue and advice 0475132093 #batrescuesa #rescue #bat #microbat #farmersbestfriend #babymicrobat | Bat Rescue SA Inc - Adelaide Bat Chat

We are not only experiencing an influx of flying-fox orphans but microbat babies are also finding themselves in trouble. Microbats are incredibly valuable to our environment as they consume tonnes of insect pests every night. Microbats are also highly adaptable and some species have discovered that human made structures such as roof spaces, make excellent and safe homes for maternity colonies. Recently rescued by Rachael, these are not the first first babies picked up from the gym this season as

It’s not just flying fox pups that are in their birthing season Most species of micro bats are also having their babies around this time of year. Although we don’t get near as many orphaned microbats as we do flying foxes, we do still get some come into care. Unlike flying foxes which at full term as born furred and with their eyes open, microbats are born without fur and eyes closed in many species as well (with a few exceptions) They are tiny by comparison and require specialised care to ensur