Slow Motion - Bat Flies For First Time After Horrific Barb Wire Injury - Flight Test - Meet Archie

The most horrific injuries often seen are those of bats or flying foxes caught on barb wire. Many are so severe they need euthanasia. But a few do manage to survive after intensive care and rehabilitation. Sometimes over months.

So after long-term rehabilitation, they need to be flight tested to make sure their flight muscles are still good and strong enough for them to be released back into the wild.

Archie was one of those fortunate bats. He made an amazing recovery so it was marvelous to see him take his first proper flight in a large flight aviary prior to his release.

And it is truly a magnificent thing to see a full-grown flying fox fly. Those membraneous wings are extra special when seen spread out in full flight.

AUSTRALIAN FLYING-FOXES:

Despite the 'bad press' flying foxes have (not helped by Hollywood and images of terrifying blood-sucking bats!) they are adorable sentient creatures and the most amazing flying mammals.

In fact, they are the closest mammal in Australia genetically to humans - go figure!

FUNDRAISING DONATIONS:

Should you like to help with their care, then make a difference and consider donating to your local wildlife group. Even just $1 can make a big difference!

And if you are a resident of Southeast Queensland, then you could use the link: https://batrescue.org.au/donate/

All donations over $2 are fully tax-deductible.

For more videos like this, check out our playlist: "Discover Bats": https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrN5eNL5RhOIhD8Erg2cFyPrENv1ct-8

NOTE:

All the people you see in this video are trained on how to handle flying foxes. On rare occasions, bats may carry the deadly ABLV virus (similar to rabies), so they are also fully vaccinated.

If you see a bat in distress, call your local wildlife group immediately.

And don’t forget injured or frightened bats, even babies, may bite or scratch.
Remember: "No Touch, No Danger".

ABOUT IRENE ISAACSON:

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With a particular love of experiencing all manner of wildlife interactions, Irene has also been a volunteer and active member of many global wildlife organizations.

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00:00 Introduction
00:06 Meet Archie and his history
00:22 Archie explores his surroundings on a flight trapeze
00:47 Archie checks out his flight plan
00:59 Successful flight - in slow motion

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