Are You Afraid Of Bats?

Bats are often portrayed as villainous, dark natured animals but in reality even the strangest of the bat family have their place. MY GEAR 2nd Camera: https://goo.gl/ZYs3PD First Lens: https://goo.gl/L111BR Zoom Lens: https://goo.gl/AfnVH6 Wide Lens: https://goo.gl/8h6zbx Macro Lens: https://goo.gl/FCIOH2 Microphone: https://goo.gl/kqI3tM Top Mic: https://goo.gl/YJlZXw Tripod: https://goo.gl/y3jndZ Subscribe to WAKALEO http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmqLYV9TlG4L-F4bVWJQyDw/feed https://www.facebook.com/WakaleoAnimalChannel At the Australian Bat Clinic they are often busy rehabilitating flying foxes, but recently they had a rare bat species come into care, Patrick the ghost bat (Macroderma gigas). Patrick sustained some friction burns in the wild, which led to his temporary incapacitation. Ghost bats are Australia's only carnivorous species, so Patrick recovered on a diet of mealworms, crickets, moths and frozen mice warmed up to body temperature. Ghost bats are a vulnerable species, native to Australia that are often found inhabiting old mine tunnels, caves and rock crevices. A highly intelligent species, Patrick was a very alert bat while in care and was always observing or listening to activity nearby. He would often call out to his primary carer, Trish when he was seeking attention. When it was time for Patrick to be released, Trish made the journey to his roost in a north Queensland cave, where Patrick happily rejoined his small family group. Visit our website: www.wakaleo.tv MEDIA: Images of Patrick https://www.dropbox.com/sh/505xixym5q57vt9/HLSlvpTbrY/Ghost%20Bat%20Stills More information on ghost bats can be found here: http://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/ecosystems/biodiversity/pdf/macroderma_gigas_ghost_bat.pdf Caution: Bats can carry diseases transmittable to humans. Don't touch them unless you have had the relevant vaccinations and you're a registered animal carer/rescuer. Special thanks to Trish Wimberley & The Australian Bat Clinic If you have the money to spare, please considering donating to help their work continue. http://australianbatclinic.com.au Have a question for Trish? Try Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Australian-Bat-Clinic-Wildlife-Trauma-Centre/242483795809816 Music: Videoblocks.com and 'IDM Piano Relaxing Electronic Mix' by Dan-O at DanoSongs.com Audio: Rachael Wasiak Created by Adam Cox https://twitter.com/AdamCox17