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Last week our puppy Harley sniffed out this little critter. We are assuming on his location that this little bat had an unfortunate fall to the ground. Before we put him in a different tree we took a moment to shoot some quick pictures and take a careful look at his structure. We were even graciously shown his little teeth as he did not appreciate the large “giants” moving around him. We attempted to be careful not to stress him more than necessary and the little bat calmed down once the dog was in the house. (Have you ever called a six month puppy off a bat on the ground - not exactly fun!). This photo makes him look like he’s already dead but he’s really just trying to cling to the bucket!
Tags: backyard science, homeschooling, Photos
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Once a bat got into my mother in law’s house while we were visiting. I carefully caught it in a towel and took it outside to let it loose. My brother in law freaked out, saying, “Bats carry rabies!” and acted like I’d just had a brush with death. It just amazes me how little people know about these fascinating little critters. I haven’t seen one in years since they’re such elusive little things. No wonder the Chinese consider them a sign of good luck - you and your family were certainly lucky to get such a good look at him!
June 24th, 2008 at 8:03 am
Awww… He’s adorable. Will you be building a bat house this summer? If there were more open space around our house, we would.
My daughter and I both love bats. The bats that live here in the warmer months eat mosquitoes and flies - just another reason to love ‘em.
June 25th, 2008 at 11:47 pm
He looks soft.