Bat Conservation International’s commercial division has a range of bat-themed gifts. Proceeds go to international efforts for bat conservation.

But don’t forget you can help your own local Bat Care organisation with a donation. Finances are tight, and with the current inundation of orphans, every dollar helps! Sponsoring an orphan or education flying fox in the name of a loved one or friend makes a great, throughful gift that costs nothing in wrapping paper or delivery, but delivers happy bats and happier friends

The latest issue of Bat Care Brisbane’s ‘Bat Chatter’ newsletter is now available.

Enjoy the read and have a safe Christmas and New Year.

If you have been vaccinated in the last 2 years and would be able to care for one or more orphan flying-foxes, please contact us by emailing Louise or calling the rescue line 0488 228 134.

It’s that time of year, when female Flying-foxes are giving birth.  They carry their single young for the first couple of weeks, and it’s during the months of October through to December that many mothers get into trouble while carrying this extra weight. Keep an eye out for Flying-foxes that have encountered any of the following urban hazards as there maybe a baby involved:

Electrocution on power lines
Barbed wire near food trees
Backyard fruit tree netting

Please report to us even if you think the adult is dead - babies can live for several days after their mother dies.  Listen for any cries, watch for any signs of movement.  Do not touch either adult or baby bats, if they are on the ground please cover them with a box or laundry basket and keep children and pets away while you call us. DO NOT attempt to rescue the bat yourself, our rescuers are trained and vaccinated, you may risk the bats life or your health. A bat that bites or scratches a person must be destroyed and it’s brain tested for Australian Bat Lyssavirus.

YOU CAN HELP!
Get your workplace, sports team, or family and friends to form a team and sponsor an orphan!

Welcome to the new web site for Bat Care Brisbane! It has been revamped so that it is easier to add new information and updates. Check out the new sections on the Bats page and the new Contribute page.

Feedback is welcome - you can use the “Comment” link on this news story, or email info@bats.org.au.