🦇Little Wing Bat Haven

Recently we were asked about pups and how often they are born so we decided to create this spiffy little chart to show what Australian Microbats get up to all year long ❤️🦇
#bats #batmonth #australianwildlife

“I’m going home?! Awww yesssssh!”

Sometimes it’s hard not to anthropomorphise bats when they have the most amazing expressions 🙊

📸Rehabilitated Lesser Long-eared Bat just before being released back to the wild

#bats #microbat #australianwildlife #🦇

Perfect weekend!!

It doesn’t come up super well in photographs, but they are lovely rusty orange/brown colour ☺️

Next up in our species spotlights is the tiny but mighty Southern Forest Bat ❤️🦇
#bats #australianwildlife #🦇

Scientists fear this ‘cute’ and ‘chonky’ flying fox could be one cyclone away from extinction Christmas Island flying fox numbers have declined as endangered species left without recovery plan

The Guardian Australia, 15/9/2025
“Scientists fear this ‘cute’ and ‘chonky’ flying fox could be one cyclone away from extinction”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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🦇Zoos Victoria highlight a local threatened species through ‘Totes for Wildlife’. This year is the critically endangered Southern Bent-wing Bat! Artist Adam Parata has created a beautiful, unique design showcasing SBWB, which has been printed on tote bags:
www.zoo.org.au/totes/
#bats

Today is Threatened Species Day.
Losing bats means losing natural pest control, essential seed dispersal, & vital pollination.
But there’s hope! Every rescued bat, protected habitat, & educated person makes a difference.
Together we can turn the tide ❤️🦇 #bats #threatenedspeciesday

Recently we were gifted this amazing sign by our friends at Little Natives Wildlife Shelter.Not only are volunteer wildlife carers compassionate, selfless, and hardworking, they’re also a talented bunch too!Thank you Ray & Alison;our new sign is proudly displayed on the door of our bat room ❤️🦇 #bats

Wow that’s fantastic!!

Last meal in care before being released back home to the wild ❤️🦇

🎥Adult male Little Forest Bat
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Thank you! No we haven’t- new to this platform so still learning 🙈

People often ask us how they can help bats.
Here are a few tips on how everyone can do their bit, starting in your own garden ❤️🦇
#bats #🦇 #australianwildlife #microbats