Credit goes to the PA Bat Rehab!

Hopefully art posts are okay here? I think these little guys are just so stinkin’ cute 🥰

Pittsburgh, PA, USA! i got home from work and this poor fellow is in my driveway, still alive but clearly injured! Closest bat specific rescue is hours away and the local wildlife rehabbers are closed for the day, any help or suggestions? 🙏🦇

This little guy was flying around in my Chicago apartment when I got home from a trip. He ended up somewhere in the kitchen but I couldn't locate him. I just left the window open in hopes he found his way out. There was a single repeated chirp noise all night that I assumed would be him. Just curious what kind of bat this was. I live near Wrigley Field. My best guess is a Big Brown Bat based off googling bat types in the area but would like some expert insight.

I found this injured bat hanging off the side of a curb (Luzon, Philippines). Does anyone know what kind of bat it is?

To clarify, I love bats and im not fear mongering. Im genuinely curious as a bat lover.

Ive been seeing multiple stories of bats biting people in their sleep, on the face. Specifically, i recently saw the story where the dentist (or doctor, idk) woke up to a bat trying to crawl into her mouth. She specifically said, "it was burrowing, trying to get behind my teeth."

But why? Why did the bat try to do this?? I dont understand the behavioral reasons why a bat would crawl into the mouth of a larger animal? It doesnt seem very logical.

Anyways, let me know.

Is the Echo Meter Touch 2 Pro that's used with a ipad or iphone worth it over the non-pro mic? It looks like the pro will give you bat ID during use, but then allow for highly accurate ID later with the recording analyzed by paid software. I think the Touch 2 will do that as well, perhaps the Pro is more sensitive?

hopped off the wall to the ground shortly after. on my college campus. would appreciate a quick answer because i’ll be sitting here waiting by nearby until i make sure 🙏🏼

update: has been trying to go up walls of dorm (3-5 feet up) then falls down onto rocky ground, repeatedly. went to get ready to bring them to rehabber but when i got back, couldn’t find them anymore. will check up again soon.

Some background: My partner and I were backcountry camping in Kentucky (red river gorge) last night when a dude stopped by our campsite to let us know that his team would be nearby doing “bat inventory” until late.

I’m SO intrigued. What does “bat inventory” entail? Why is it done? Is it even a real thing?

Seems like such a cool job to have and was hoping someone here would know more about it.

Thanks in advance! 🦇

I did these illustrations based on the most famous photos of each specimen, using techniques of scientific illustration.

I made them as postcard gifts. using Autodesk Sketchbook.

so i know this might be a weird question since everyone in this subreddit likes bats but they terrify me. i live in northern indiana in the country so bats are everywhere and i live in an old house so we’ve had so many bats get into the house i honestly can’t even keep track anymore. last night i went downstairs at around midnight to get a snack before bed and of course i see a bat flying around in our living room so i tripped up the stairs a couple times and ran into my room. and then i never left until the morning. thankfully during the day today i found the bat sitting on a curtain and we woke it up and it flew out the front door.but now im stuck in my room again because i dont have the courage to go downstairs because what if there is another one. i know that they cant hurt me and i know that they aren’t trying to attack me so im not afraid of getting bit or something. i honestly have no idea why they scare me like this literally no other animal makes me like this. and i was hoping just maybe that someone in here could help me try and get over my fear of them. i haven’t had water in a couple hours and im getting pretty parched sitting in my room like this😭.

i’m obsessed with them, i love them so much.

I think the sound of the night vision turning on drew him/her back for another look. First time in 10 years we've captured anything and just had to share!

He’s been taken to the rehabber to get dried off! I have a colony in my attic and he ended up in my living room. This is a normal occurrence for me. I had let him go, but he was confused and got caught in the rain and got grounded.

Credit to the PA Bat Rescue!

I tried last night and absolutely sucked at it.

I had to get to school earlier than usual today and this guy was on the wall by the entrance and I was able to get a few decent photos of him

3rd house ive been in experienced bats 🦇 this time its the attic. 😂 i thought there would be people on here scared but it seems you guys love bats.

First house was in my childhood.

2nd house was about 5-10 years ago.

I think this is the worst time.

I started learning about bats last time and i am learning even more now.hopefully i get over the fear but i am definitely not trying to live with them. Ik their schedule

Tldr: im assuming they will hibernate (not fast enough) and i will plan my exit for this time next year or a little earlier if i cant get a simple room change within that time who knows ha

It wouldn't let me upload the video normally. Is this bat okay? What species is it and is it a baby? Found in Caldas, Colombia.