33-Year-Old Bat Loves to Curl Around His Caregiver's Arm and Fall Asleep | The Dodo
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2 жыл бұрынStatler, an Indian flying fox, was born at a zoo in 1987. Since then, he's moved from facility to facility. For many years, he was kept in a small space and used for "education." When he arrived at Bat World Sanctuary in 2018, his caretakers made sure he’d have a happy and peaceful retirement.
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@aprilott4417 6 ай бұрын
Statler passed at the age of 34 but I bet his last few years with his caregiver were the BEST years of his life. He crossed the rainbow bridge knowing he was loved and cared for!!!!! Love it!!!!
@Allucards 5 ай бұрын
F 😭
@nicecock5703 5 ай бұрын
man reading this made my eyes wet
@ojd9145 5 ай бұрын
😊
@takumifujiwara4149 4 ай бұрын
NOOOOO
@truenorth7949 4 ай бұрын
my heart's broken but i am really happy he was loved and cared for
@marycollins1024 Жыл бұрын
Dear Statler passed away in July 2021 at the age of 34. He was preceded in death by his roost mate Chessie earlier that month. So glad that they got to live out their final years unstressed, well fed, and loved.
@daviderodriguez4242 Жыл бұрын
Sad news - but I am very happy these boys did not spend their last years in what ever misery they escaped. Bats are beautiful creatures.
@kailevil3444 Жыл бұрын
I am sad to hear that, but was going to happend. I am very glad he was able to live 2 or 3 years in such calm, nice and loving place. He looked so caring.
@killerkitten7534 Жыл бұрын
34? My goodness I had no idea they lived that long. It sounds like he certainly had a nice last few years
@GmmBeast Жыл бұрын
@@killerkitten7534 34 is actually extremely old! They usually live 20-28 years in captivity.
@TbyBr Жыл бұрын
Sad news =(
@kerriefearby9542 11 ай бұрын
As a former bat rescuer and carer let me tell that bats are super intelligent, loving and caring. They are just the sweetest creatures.
@leahmurray666 11 ай бұрын
Thank U for caring for the bats. ❤ All animals are amazing in so many ways
@netcurtains 11 ай бұрын
Super intelligent?they live in caves and eat bugs. That's it
@AbuHajarAlBugatti 9 ай бұрын
Well they are very social animals who literally Hang Around in big groups and sleep
@viniciuscomacento 8 ай бұрын
@@AbuHajarAlBugattiI just loved the "literally hang around" bit
@moonstar21868 8 ай бұрын
I want this rabies carrying bat shot and tossed in the fire.
@gypsyjengypsydogs9320 10 ай бұрын
He’s like a Chihuahua with wings. I am so glad that he got to live to his true potential. That is evidence of the power of love.
@-_miki_- 10 ай бұрын
Yea and some bats even looks like dogs as a bat! Which is very cute in my opinion.
@janne639 10 ай бұрын
A chihuahua with wings! 😂😂😂😂😂😂 ❤
@Amaling 7 ай бұрын
Don’t disrespect the fruit bat like that! They would never behave and sound as annoying as a chihuahua
@gypsyjengypsydogs9320 7 ай бұрын
@@Amaling I love Chihuahuas. It wasn’t an insult to me. It’s all about perspective. 😊
@HELLO-yp2zr 3 ай бұрын
On a besoin des chauves souris. Ça mange plein d'insectes gratos.
@guadalupewallace3231 2 жыл бұрын
The caregiver is a GEM, letting him fly around with her assistance, it's people like her that make the world a beautiful place to be....
@kailenne7149 2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree! Bless her heart!
@susanlumley5547 2 жыл бұрын
Restores our faith in humanity ❤
@dannyrichards6233 2 жыл бұрын
🦇 all I see 👀 is covid-19 virus 🌎 🦠
@zoey1811954 2 жыл бұрын
Yes 👍
@modelhaus1199 2 жыл бұрын
@@dannyrichards6233 Seriously you still think Covid-19 came from bats?
@BloodofaFool 2 жыл бұрын
The fact that they hold him and fly him around is adorable. What great caregivers.
@derp8575 Жыл бұрын
no u
@hirschmaus8232 Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@Jbarack98 Жыл бұрын
It’s ridiculous, this bat is treated better than some homeless veterans
@ColinTBlack Жыл бұрын
@@Jbarack98 yes but it much more challenging on all levels and resource dependent to take care of the homeless vet sadly. us army vet here.
@Jbarack98 Жыл бұрын
@@ColinTBlack we have the money and infrastructure, there is no excuse
@Sarahc-mn1tr 9 ай бұрын
This little old man makes me smile and cry. He seemed like a sweetheart. I love flying foxes. They get treated poorly for just being a bat and considered a pest. They are sweet, loveable, adorable sky puppies. I love the trios morning meetings.
@HHVV33 3 ай бұрын
All bats are sky puppies ❤
@sylviasoffgridhawaiianhome8390 Ай бұрын
They are WAY more important than most people realize
@mairi2w2 7 ай бұрын
I love the "geribatric" ward, too funny! What a precious little guy!
@skybluepainter 2 жыл бұрын
Letting him "fly" was the cutest thing I've seen this month.
@austinjrb 2 жыл бұрын
Come back and tag the link for the cutest thing you see next month, because I know I'm not the only one who needs more of that in their life lol happy holidays and happy new year!
@ziblot1235 2 жыл бұрын
IM sure the old fellow looks forward to that everyday. Its so nice the waty they have fixed it up for him. I hope he lives a long life. His little claws should never have got like that.
@genebrooks5824 2 жыл бұрын
This is how we get new COVIDS. Nutcases!
@taylorwarren2000 2 жыл бұрын
Adorable.
@socaltrojan286 2 жыл бұрын
@@genebrooks5824 do you plan on eating the Bat? No? Then shut up. The bats alone didn't cause covid. It came from the wetmarkets where people ate meat they should not have and there was cross contamination.
@colinburke8389 Жыл бұрын
He’s found bat heaven: plenty of food, no predators, and very caring assistants! Given his age and injuries, he’s more than earned his peaceful retirement!
@nintendoangel2478 Жыл бұрын
He literally did find Bat Heaven…
@honeynetalove Жыл бұрын
Retirement 😭😂
@Kurt77777 11 ай бұрын
They should still put him to work once a year to scare the little children on Halloween.
@colinburke8389 11 ай бұрын
@@Kurt77777 Heeheehee..........
@Radioroom91 11 ай бұрын
Decent roommates
@l.c.9946 11 ай бұрын
People like you are a blessing to this world. Thank you so much for what you have been doing for this wonderful creatures !
@ricruso59 10 ай бұрын
AMEN!!!🙏
@fggjytdghjjhggffvg4399 4 ай бұрын
That's right.God bless you..!💝💐👋🏼👋🏼( Да, так. Храни вас Бог..! ) --from Russia
@tmorton922 5 ай бұрын
I never knew bats had this kind of personality. Fascinating.Thank you!
@emberson7850 2 ай бұрын
There's many different ones out there. Some can be mean when there's a group of them, or afraid when they are alone. Some have very strange sounds coming from them that sounds out of this earth.
@whutzat 2 жыл бұрын
These people are angels. Screw celebrities and athletes. THESE are the people doing important things.
@chrisfurius 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@Cheekyconnermonkey 2 жыл бұрын
Spot on cos these people deserve praise and should be awarded for there hard work and helping others in need. Celebs and athletes think they are better and need to be mollycoddle..
@edredden2603 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful souls thank you all❤️
@lorenzoparedes2306 2 жыл бұрын
People who do such work with animals are contributing so much more to the world than tacky, gaudy "stars" on stage wearing hoodies and screaming into microphones with arms flailing.
@RatTaxi 2 жыл бұрын
You said it!
@fallonstone408 2 жыл бұрын
This poor guy probably struggled for food and warmth all his life, now in his golden years is gorging like a king in a warm palace and being cared for by warm hands. Having a couple old chums from the same species to "hang" with is a bonus! I hope he lives a long and "fruitful" life.
@ChromeXuGames 2 жыл бұрын
It's like a little retirement home.
@buildbreesbod 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for giving him a chance. 😍
@siiiiiuu7 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful comment 🥲
@Yurovishna 2 жыл бұрын
_OH THE PUNSSS_
@sarahawkinsliepke4908 2 жыл бұрын
Lol I love this comment... it's cute... he "hangs" with a few old chums.. an hopes he has a 'fruitful " life.. very cute
@K3L1evt 9 ай бұрын
Bats are so vital to our ecosystems. Thanks for caring for these misunderstood creatures.
@alanmorris7669 7 ай бұрын
This one is going in my playlist of favorites! Continue letting him fly like other bats do... let him spread his wings and soar high above trees, mountains and valleys!
@ulyssesgrant2782 7 ай бұрын
wonderfully spoken
@theinfamousgamer8149 2 жыл бұрын
He passed unfortunately and the incredible age of 34 but it makes me happy seeing how good he was treated and that unlike the other places he was kept at(which he was abused) he was actually being loved and taken care of here. It truly is heart warming❤️
@margaretclark......akamarm2600 2 жыл бұрын
So sad that he passed but so happy that he finally knew real love and care xx
@sheliarussell1725 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry for loss you gave him him life happy years and hearing the tone in the interview he gave that love back. Rip Lil man
@theinfamousgamer8149 2 жыл бұрын
@@margaretclark......akamarm2600 agreed
@MacI-1970 2 жыл бұрын
Glad he had a great, comfortable life. rip
@alicelee5045 2 жыл бұрын
I am saddened to hear that he passed away. He lived a long and hard life. But I am happy to see that he experienced love, respect and care that he always deserved in his final stage of life. He was so sweet and lovable. May he rest in peace. I am grateful to have known his story.
@amandashelton1162 2 жыл бұрын
That's like taking an old man out for a walk but he needs assistance. He's a cute old furry bat man. ❤️ He's so spoiled.
@stevenhenry4227 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Amanda how are you doing today
@nicolebrown1927 2 жыл бұрын
He definitely deserves to be spoiled, happy and truly loved.💙🤗
@fredakurzbard4962 2 жыл бұрын
He should be spoiled. I'm happy to see that he is happy and spoiled.
@Tom-ym7bm Жыл бұрын
And responsive, plus not alone! All around pretty great
@claztube Жыл бұрын
heart felt chuckle over this bat and liked your thoughts too..
@rlmpproductions 4 ай бұрын
The people who care for these animals are heroes 💯
@Drewg351 7 ай бұрын
These people who care for these animals are all going to Heaven. They've punched their tickets with their amount of love for these animals. It's amazing.
@voronOsphere 25 күн бұрын
God bless these wonderful people and the animals they rescue!
@jackaction7077 2 жыл бұрын
Got my daily dose of cuteness I had no idea sky puppies lived that long.
@tvm-manducktv8375 2 жыл бұрын
Look ♫ Look ♫ Look ♫ 💕 ✨ 😊 May the ducks heal you 😊💕✨ May it spread to everyone 💕✨😊
@MacI-1970 2 жыл бұрын
33 year is a long time, though there was a cat that lived up to 38 years old. Crazy to think a cat lived to almost a middle aged person lol.
@ediekoller1144 2 жыл бұрын
Love the term "Sky Puppies"
@Herbie11 2 жыл бұрын
"Sky puppie" May I use that? 👏
@PatrickOMulligan 2 жыл бұрын
41 years is the record I think.
@raevynyoung9380 2 жыл бұрын
This old batty passed away back in July. He was sleeping on his carers arm and he passed away peacefully, being stoked and loved.
@hoodedtroodon2901 2 жыл бұрын
*proceeds to cry*
@Pisces-1978 2 жыл бұрын
Awww no way...😢
@nunyabiznes33 2 жыл бұрын
RIP
@tanderson1480 2 жыл бұрын
😢😢
@starfishw7138 2 жыл бұрын
So sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing Statler's story with you on utube. So moving the level of care and love you gave him and all those in your charge.
@ProvisionalPatrioticAlliance 3 ай бұрын
You guys pretending to take the bat flying.... the height of human kindness. We definitely aren't bad things and humanity needs defending
@riikkaalanen3429 10 ай бұрын
Statler definitely gives a new meaning to an “old bat” … 😁🥳🥰💕
@michaelquaid4679 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad to know there's a sanctuary for poor old bats. Really cool ladies working there
@spaceace1006 2 жыл бұрын
Oh, pooh! You've got Bats in your bell tower!!😋
@floydiandreamscapes5145 2 жыл бұрын
Such a noble work. Making the lives of these elderly animals easier.
@tvm-manducktv8375 2 жыл бұрын
Look ♫ Look ♫ Look ♫ 💕 ✨ 😊 May the ducks heal you 😊💕✨ May it spread to everyone 💕✨😊
@AxxLAfriku 2 жыл бұрын
I have fewer than 1 friend in the World. That's right. Everybody disses me for making bad videos. I think they are perfect though. Who is right? My dissers or me? Which side are you on, dear rick
@K3L1evt 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for educating the public about bats. Important species.
@sir-richard4172 2 жыл бұрын
@@AxxLAfriku Rick will never give you up or let you down. He will never run around or hurt you.
@DaArtist_1EARTHANGEL 2 жыл бұрын
Rip drakeo
@tarrahbarker24 5 ай бұрын
HE'S OUTSTANDING! He's got his women taking care of him. AD❤❤RABLE ❤
@BirdWhisperer46 20 күн бұрын
My brother brought home a Little Brown Bat one day from work. I ended up keeping him til the next spring and let him go free in his old home area. I raised flour weevil young to feed him, he loved them. He never once bit or even tried to bite me, he was quite intelligent. His name was Vlad.
@anilu3021 Жыл бұрын
He’s like a puppy with wings. Lucky guy to have a loving home.
@thystaff742 Жыл бұрын
Thanks to horror movies people have an nonrational fear of bats and think of them as pests. When in reality, the insect eating bats are the most crucial in keeping balance of the insect population.
@nodangles6983 Жыл бұрын
That's exactly what I was thinking. Honestly, this video has completely changed the way I see bats.
@Nightmarenightmarenightmare69 Жыл бұрын
@@thystaff742 nah it’s pretty rational when they were responsible for Covid lol
@VinVin_31 Жыл бұрын
@@Nightmarenightmarenightmare69 Because that’s the only reason for diseases.
@filthycasual8187 Жыл бұрын
@@Nightmarenightmarenightmare69 They weren't. That was China's excuse. It was actually created in a lab and leaked out, either intentionally or unintentionally.
@baskervillebee6097 2 жыл бұрын
Loved that she let him believe that he could still fly.
@handmadehearts 2 жыл бұрын
Those are beautiful and touching moments watching the two of them flying together. Thank you for sharing what you do. It's wonderful.
@AggressivelyLoving 2 жыл бұрын
yeah haha I thought that too and only cried for.. like only 3 hours or so. good stuff
@SuperCheryl66 2 жыл бұрын
Awww, yeah me too.
@MEdwin1636 7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this. It reminds me that while there are a lot of cruelty out in the world, there are still people who love and appreciate these little darlings.
@markreiter9777 4 ай бұрын
Best bat ever.... i feel sorry that he passed away... 🥺
@setaside2 2 жыл бұрын
"Geribatric" is one of the most adorable zoologic idioms I've ever heard. Brilliant. Kudos to all of you.
@NotChefCook 2 жыл бұрын
Awwww !!
@Subject_Keter 2 жыл бұрын
It just works
@BoondockRoberts 2 жыл бұрын
I totally missed that, glad you pointed it out.
@paigeott929 2 жыл бұрын
So cute
@donaldcampbell3043 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah Geribatric such a cool term...
@earlsmith6722 2 жыл бұрын
Giving elderly animals a chance to enjoy life and feel loved and safe is just the best feeling. Especially when you know they have had a rough life before they met you. Thank you very much.
@jackieraulerson2005 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@misskitty2133 2 жыл бұрын
I so agree! The older ones have so much love and they’re so grateful. They also have wisdom, you can telll, if only we could hear their stories!
@wilsonrawlin8547 2 жыл бұрын
So agree with you. God Bless them for their compassion and kindness. Giving those bats a good life in their last days is priceless. Very special and good.
@hirschmaus8232 Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@a1marine105 Жыл бұрын
@@misskitty2133 today's politicians should take notes
@martinfalls6614 8 ай бұрын
I've been enchanted by bats from a young age. Thank you for saving this magnificent, handsome boy & giving him his best possible life after captivity. Hope Statler is still with you! Bats are amazingly long-lived for such small mammals (I've heard of a max of 41). Long may he wave! And flap. Geribatric! Love it. I needed this today. Love & Peace to you.
@inririaya1908 6 ай бұрын
So handsome fella. Blessed be to him and his caregivers
@little_hunt3r 2 жыл бұрын
My college teacher always called them “sky puppies” She specialised in bats and taught me so much about these beautiful little dog wyverns
@Voidi-Void 2 жыл бұрын
Dog wyvern is way better than sky puppy
@Seeker118 2 жыл бұрын
How do such cute animal's create the monster batman
@Voidi-Void 2 жыл бұрын
@@Seeker118 what? do you mean man-bat?
@phyllisjohnson1019 2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad I am not the only one that thought that looked like a little dog. Merry Christmas
@Seeker118 2 жыл бұрын
@@Voidi-Void look me in the eyes and try and tell me you want to fight batman over man bat please
@guymerritt4860 2 жыл бұрын
I never thought I'd write this, anywhere: That bat is an adorable little bugger. Bless the people who take care of this little guy.
@TsukiNaito1 2 жыл бұрын
Flying foxes are the cutest!
@MrsBrit1 2 жыл бұрын
He recently breathed his last. RIP Statler!
@drkatel 2 жыл бұрын
@@MrsBrit1 It’s so sad. Idk if you follow the Australian flying fox channels (mainly Megabattie) but it was equally sad when Walter passed. But both lived into their 30s which is awesome.
@TheDavejmcknight 2 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more!
@frostflower5555 2 жыл бұрын
There should be more humanity in this world, but how do you teach humans to be humans?
@japavlin 10 ай бұрын
Tears of joy and sadness; reminds me of how I helped my 18 yo “puppy” in the last 3 months of her life. Despite struggling to stand at times, she LOVED her twice daily SLO-MO walks.
@gnbman 9 ай бұрын
I bet the little old boy would tell the story of how he lost his eye all the time if he could talk. ♥️
@juliachandler2909 5 ай бұрын
“shoulda seen the other guy 😼🦇” 😝
@soakhkwn1646 2 жыл бұрын
seeing the caregivers help him fly is one of the most precious things i’ve ever seen. truly amazing humans helping these bats out
@matgeezer2094 2 жыл бұрын
Wasn't it lovely, and you could see the happiness in the eyes and the face of the bat. A big thank you to the people who have cared for that animal.
@stacys8729 2 жыл бұрын
OMG! An elderly care home for bats. This brought a huge smile to my face, so wholesome and adorable. Wonderful people that are doing this.
@stevenhenry4227 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Stacy how are you doing today
@chezmoi42 2 жыл бұрын
@@stevenhenry4227 Buzz off. No one is interested in a pick-up troll.
@stj971 2 жыл бұрын
Brought tears here
@sxc7566 2 жыл бұрын
The "geribatric" ward was as they called it! 😍🦇
@mamapetillo8675 2 жыл бұрын
We’re all mammals, and in the long flight, ought to have each other’s bats. Backs. (Ahem)
@dianafrazier2830 3 ай бұрын
So glad he had such a wonderful final years, with love and care. What a sweet bat. 😻😁😻
@beckyfay6226 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for giving Statler a wonderful old age! Cuddles, on tap yummy snacks and cosy places to sleep, plus the friendship of other bats and, most importantly, safety. What more could a bat ask for in their twilight years?!
@Lucysmom26 2 жыл бұрын
The walking him around so he can "fly?" That's love right there, the very best of us humans.
@tracyosick1099 2 жыл бұрын
I’m moved to tears watching the caregivers let this sweet old man fly around. Enjoy the good life, Statler. 😀
@elinorwuest4780 2 жыл бұрын
It's heart lifting to know there are such kind people in this f ked up world. gives hope for humanity.
@DaArtist_1EARTHANGEL 2 жыл бұрын
Rip drakeo tho
@bethwiegand2957 2 жыл бұрын
Who named him Statler? Too cool.
@DianaInCanada1 2 жыл бұрын
Sadly this a dodo re-run and he passed away in July this year. Very peacefully and lived his last years in luxury
@peterpiper47 2 жыл бұрын
Umm that’s not an old man. That’s a bat.
@tokenghost4536 11 ай бұрын
The people taking care of him seem beyond incredible. Thank you for loving what and who others may not.
@violetfemme411 4 ай бұрын
I worked for a bat sanctuary in Austin many years ago. SO rewarding. Especially teaching people who think bats are creepy and scary, that they are actually loving, beautiful and kind 💜
@TarotTanja 2 жыл бұрын
most humans dont have such wonderful care when they are at his age. he is lucky to have you guys!
@kasperancher 2 жыл бұрын
You shouldnt need that much help and care in your 30's 😁
@eliaslaban 2 жыл бұрын
@@kasperancher i was just gonna say that 🤣🤣
@Demicleas 2 жыл бұрын
@@kasperancher you do when your 90-100
@rajeshsogun2953 2 жыл бұрын
Don't get jealous.
@greenapple9477 2 жыл бұрын
@@kasperancher Ever heard of handicaps?
@McFly-guitars-n-stuff 2 жыл бұрын
I love it when people show kindness to animals.
@ka-rq2iv 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you 💯% stories like this always make me 😢😭
@mikea5205 2 жыл бұрын
I just wish everyone showed this level of kindness to ALL animals.
@usnchief1339 2 жыл бұрын
I can't give enough likes to this comment!
@TheCharr1981 2 жыл бұрын
Proverbs 12-10 😇
@TheCharr1981 2 жыл бұрын
@@mikea5205 Exactly!
@druidriley3163 8 ай бұрын
Fruit bats are adorable with their doggy faces. Bless the people who care for their most helpless.
@norasheffield8036 9 ай бұрын
He’s like a little puppy with wings! So fortunate to have found caring “hoomans” to take care of him! 🥰🥰
@sweiboi 2 жыл бұрын
Bats are just dogs that can fly. And that's the adorable. 😩❤️
@tvm-manducktv8375 2 жыл бұрын
Look ♫ Look ♫ Look ♫ 💕 ✨ 😊 May the ducks heal you 😊💕✨ May it spread to everyone 💕✨😊
@ZippedUpKitz 2 жыл бұрын
@@tvm-manducktv8375 reported for constant spamming
@emberson7850 2 ай бұрын
Not all of them. There's a universe of bats that are different. There's even very large ones.
@zzzbbbooo 2 жыл бұрын
Good grief - he's 33, I had no idea they could live that long. Bless him and those who care for him.
@Floyd69 2 жыл бұрын
I never knew they kinda look like dogs in the face.
@mcmerry2846 Жыл бұрын
There are a couple of birds that live close to 80 years as well
@kngjoea3743 Жыл бұрын
33 is 99 in bat years.
@MariaMartinez-jb3zn 11 ай бұрын
You can see the joy in his Eye 😮 animals are so resilient, they don’t miss things like we do ☝🏽how beautiful is that? 🙏🏽🙋🏻♀️👍🏽
@theanimalshabit 7 ай бұрын
nature and natural things are actually peace of mind do you agree
@Cherry-lc4cv 5 ай бұрын
Precious little darling
@christineml1476 2 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful, but unfortunately, feared, creature.
@Trund27 2 жыл бұрын
It’s so sad! Bats are wonderful creatures and must be protected. They are so underrated!
@judigrumm7190 2 жыл бұрын
Biggest issue is rabies but even that is pretty small. They live in our palm trees. But ours are tiny.
@MacI-1970 2 жыл бұрын
I do not have any issues with bats themselves, it is that awful disease rabies. Great animals otherwise.
@alexander-mauricemillamlae4567 2 жыл бұрын
@@judigrumm7190 not just rabies, problem is bats are "supercarriers" and most viruses and bacteria they carry don't actually affect them much due to their extremely adaptive immune systems. Hence why the "covid from bats" theory has so much traction in the scientific community - virus is in bat, bat and human don't notice, human eats bat, virus spreads throughout human population because the entire time while in the bat the virus was improving reproductive capabilities, "trying" (not conciously) to affect the bat. By the time such a zoonotic virus reaches a human by ingesting or being bitten by a bat, if it doesn't kill the human within a reasonable timeframe, it will spread extremely fast. This is not all bad tho, and the adaptive immune system of bats is being studied in an attempt to develop treatments for autoimmune diseases such as AIDS.
@elithluxe7568 2 жыл бұрын
@@alexander-mauricemillamlae4567 that’s the humans fault. Shouldn’t be eating bats as if there isn’t enough food in the world. Some people and cultures love eating everything
@manny75586 Жыл бұрын
Reading in the comments that Statler passed away is sad to hear. But I'm happy knowing he had people to take care of him in his last years and had other bat friends. Rest easy, Statler.
@007Julie 11 ай бұрын
I always come back to this video but wondered if he was still alive. I’m so sorry he passed away but he had his best life at the end and he was so loved and cared for. RIP Statler, you’ll be missed.
@raizaintilian 11 ай бұрын
@@007Julie I come to watch this video as well sometimes! I think it’s honestly bittersweet. Seeing this old bat living his best life! It makes me happy that he’s lived a beautiful retirement.
@raizaintilian 11 ай бұрын
@@007Julie I come to watch this video as well sometimes! I think it’s honestly bittersweet. Seeing this old bat living his best life! It makes me happy that he’s lived a beautiful retirement.
@argguti 11 ай бұрын
I wondered about him frequently since I first watched this, I’m glad he spent his last days in such caring hands. Rest in peace sweet Statler.
@netcurtains 11 ай бұрын
Very very sad news indeedy😢he'll be in bat heaven now,eating a moth probably
@Jandejongjong 11 ай бұрын
imagine you get captured by giants and they take care of you in your older days. Feeding you and giving you so much love.
@defskill9484 11 ай бұрын
I also took care of a cat which is completly deaf and almost blind but she is the most thankful living beeing. 💜💜
@marys3127 2 жыл бұрын
This is so freaking adorable. These people, and this bat, are great.
@stevenhenry4227 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Mary how are you doing today
@SquirrelThis 2 жыл бұрын
Seeing him flap his wings while you whoosh him around the room was the most adorable thing I've seen in ages 😄 bless his geribatric heart and bless all of you! 🥰
@myrkflinn4331 2 жыл бұрын
Reminded me of a dad holding their kid up so he can fly around haha
@JadeStrawberry 2 ай бұрын
I miss you Statler. You had such a wonderful and loving life with your devoted carers. We know you're in heaven, sweetheart.
@elizabethharlow6126 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking care of this sweet old man.
@StanOrlowski 2 жыл бұрын
Bats have been given a bad rap, and I'm glad to see that someone is helping them. Letting them live in dignity.
@tamarevans9025 2 жыл бұрын
Bats are so unfairly maligned. Such sweet creatures. 🖤🦇
@fckinsey5439 2 жыл бұрын
Shouldn't we care for innocent human babies? Instead of torture them and murder them?
@Us3r739 2 жыл бұрын
corona virus originating from bats is a huge conspiracy theory. It’s only the gullible bunch that hate on bats
@FlareStorms 2 жыл бұрын
@@fckinsey5439 can we not turn a comment about a bat into a debate about abortion 🤨
@merlith4650 2 жыл бұрын
@@Us3r739 how the hell is that a conspiracy theory? And how does that correlate to "hating bats"? You do live up to your profile name though
@jaguarjake8226 2 жыл бұрын
Awww bats are such majestic creatures,they are actually really cute as well,as well as the this little beauty,he is an absolutely adorable bat🐶🐱🐻🦊🐯
@runpigrun 2 жыл бұрын
Bats carry rabies, this is super dangerous
@tvm-manducktv8375 2 жыл бұрын
Look ♫ Look ♫ Look ♫ 💕 ✨ 😊 May the ducks heal you 😊💕✨ May it spread to everyone 💕✨😊
@ZippedUpKitz 2 жыл бұрын
@@runpigrun pretty much ANY wild or even domestic animal can carry rabies! 🙄🙄🙄 Pretty sure they have them vaccinated…
@sunflowersand12 2 жыл бұрын
@@runpigrun they have them vaccinated probably, obviously they wouldn’t be taking care of them if they had rabies
@nightxlynxs 2 жыл бұрын
Yea, these kind of bats are cute.
@nicks.6341 6 ай бұрын
We need more people like this in the world.
@grapiebee 10 ай бұрын
To have such love for something smaller and different from ones self is touching
@heidigroom518 2 жыл бұрын
The caregiver letting him flap his wings and make it look like he's flying was too cute. 😇😊😁🖤🦇
@patriciabowman8822 2 жыл бұрын
I just love the kindness that has been extended to him! God bless the caregivers.🎄💕
@josephgallagher6529 2 жыл бұрын
This is what we as humans are supposed to be doing. Taking care of the earth & each other. BRAVO!
@ardaoguzhan8181 2 жыл бұрын
This is probably how we got corona
@EneTheGene 2 жыл бұрын
@@ardaoguzhan8181 I doubt they *eat* these bats Arda. That's how corona spread to people.
@EneTheGene 2 жыл бұрын
@@lesmorley9628 Got any proof of that?
@TwistedTiara 10 ай бұрын
I love the way he was 'flying' around the facility with the help of the carers, real gems you lot, I love bats, we have a few fly around our house every evening and at dawn. So cute.
@sandyedens9222 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking such loving care of these elderly bats. They are safe, loved and living the best lives.❤
@kmnunu 2 жыл бұрын
Awww this actually made me sad. Happy that he's safe, but the clipping of his claws was just gutwrenching. Love bats, they're so misunderstood, like many other animals. Warms my heart to see that he's cared for really well. 💓
@tvm-manducktv8375 2 жыл бұрын
Look ♫ Look ♫ Look ♫ 💕 ✨ 😊 May the ducks heal you 😊💕✨ May it spread to everyone 💕✨😊
@jamezxh 2 жыл бұрын
Gut wrenching watching him being manicured?
@smexehcougah3 2 жыл бұрын
@@jamezxh I think it's more that he was neglected enough for his claws to grow out that much.
@kmnunu 2 жыл бұрын
@@Bapplebuse Oh no 😢 May he rest in peace, he was 33 years old in captivity. Glad he was loved.
@Cutirimicuador 2 жыл бұрын
Their appearance reminds me of disgusting metamorphic reptilians when they have hologram glitches on tv ...
@alyzu4755 2 жыл бұрын
"Geribatric ward"! 🥰 The three of them literally hanging out in the morning is adorable! They're like the old, retired guys who meet up at the corner cafe every morning. ❤
@PADS62 2 жыл бұрын
@alyzu I was thinking the same! They are TOOO CUTE! 😁😊❤️
@gwiyomikim5988 2 жыл бұрын
Geribatric😂- When I walk to the beach at dusk the bats come out and catch insects on the fly. They are the most interesting mammals, and now I know that some like to snuggle, and the older ones have infirmities of old age just like humans, and some just enjoy life with their buds in the bat cave.🦇
@dalenjurgens6751 2 жыл бұрын
LOL geribatric, I love it.
@anonymousmiss Жыл бұрын
🤣 haha cute and clever spin i have to say it out loud and type it...Geribatric 🥰
@marisgoldenhour6212 Жыл бұрын
😄😄I was thinking the same thing as she mentioned it!
@deborahbarry8458 10 ай бұрын
This lifts my spirits! Thank you 🌟BAT WORLD SANCTUARY 🌟
@loganasaurusrex8246 2 жыл бұрын
To be completely honest, “scary” or “deadly” doesn’t fit the bat’s description, these poor dog wyverns are so misunderstood. Whatever the case, I love these puppies with dragon wings.
@Indubidably0 2 жыл бұрын
Nobody misunderstands fruit bats. They're pretty universally loved. Even people that are creeped out by bats admit they're adorable flying puppies.
@Rhino-Prime 2 жыл бұрын
Dog wyverns
@scizorlord5126 2 жыл бұрын
Ha, I love the term "dog wyvern".
@madvax 2 жыл бұрын
They look like big winged rats, as cute and as cudly 🥰
@filmingislegalmoronfilm 2 жыл бұрын
Yes! That's my take! Looks like a dog with wings!
@somerskye2750 2 жыл бұрын
These bats are very sweet & not what most people perceive bats to be. They almost look like puppies w/wings. We need more people & programs like this to educate & protect our wildlife.
@harps1974 2 жыл бұрын
Poisoning if you will
@debbiependleton8507 10 ай бұрын
That is so sweet. Bats are like puppies with wings. Love their little faces.
@fuzzywzhe Сағат бұрын
200 years ago, very few people could have afforded the luxury of giving this sort of kindness. We are certainly improving morally and compassionately as a species. We have never really stepped back and stayed there. In time, our progeny will become perfectly compassionate and moral or at least, we'll approach it. This has been our progression to thousands of years.
@phasm42 2 жыл бұрын
Love this video. "Flying" him around, giving him a big bowl of fruit... so compassionate
@gingergirl8797 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing the world that bats are not nasty, awful creatures. He seems very happy, loving and handsome.
@juniorthornton3819 2 жыл бұрын
That's why we have covid
@sunflowersand12 2 жыл бұрын
@@juniorthornton3819 would you stop being a troll to this video 😒
@ZippedUpKitz 2 жыл бұрын
@@juniorthornton3819 go somewhere else and be a twatwaffle… you are a total loser…
@codyhill2311 2 жыл бұрын
This is a FRUIT bat not all bats are cute loveable creatures and it's been documented that vampire bats can drink HUMAN blood and multiple children have died after being bit by rabid vampire bats. Not everything in this world is some cute loveable creature just because a video makes them seem harmless.
@macraghnaill3553 2 жыл бұрын
@@codyhill2311 you are a really happy soul are you not? Humans are not harmless either
@truecrimescotsman 2 ай бұрын
This made me feel young as when the world was new.
@clementeen Ай бұрын
This is the kind of stuff that makes me believe in true humans. Thank you
@nattywho 2 жыл бұрын
He’s living the life man…lol. Love that there are people who do such things for a living…God bless you!
@TigerTigz. 2 жыл бұрын
Very true.
@torrosixsixzero Жыл бұрын
Looks like he's living his best life. I hope he lives a much longer and healthy life. Animals give unconditional love, its nice to see humans giving it too.
@shydoll8343 Жыл бұрын
He passed away last year at 34
@hybridAbsol Жыл бұрын
@@shydoll8343 NOOOOOO
@Quinntus79 Жыл бұрын
@@hybridAbsol A good life isn’t necessarily tied to longevity. Quality of life is just as important. It’s good this bat got to live his final years socializing with other bats and people.
@shydoll8343 Жыл бұрын
34 for a bat is incredible he was the oldest bat in the world! He lived a life better than some people
@hybridAbsol Жыл бұрын
@@shydoll8343 he was born in the 80s right ?
@libbyfransen7053 9 ай бұрын
Thank you! ❤
@RadagonTheRed 6 ай бұрын
I never knew bats were so intelligent and loving. So sweet!
@mad8598 2 жыл бұрын
“They’re so sweet, carrying me everywhere - I’ll flap my wings just to humour them, they seem to love it.”
@mjohn9199 Жыл бұрын
That is funny.
@spankbuda7466 Жыл бұрын
"I can't wait until my Wuhan brothers get here!"
@edperez3780 2 жыл бұрын
Letting him fly just warmed my heart and letting elderly animals live better then they did with their old life is amazing 🥰🥰
@justadan5320 2 жыл бұрын
I'll be honest, you know how some owners give their pets costumes for halloween, I think he would pull off the pirate look
@KindCountsDeb3773 2 жыл бұрын
they deserve their golden years to be safe, comfortable, fruity, sunny, interesting, filled with pals and caregivers who love them. This sanctuary should be very proud of themselves. If you want to see the Flying Foxes in Australia, there is another site about rescues and lots of content. Megabattie is the name of the channel. I learned to appreciate and love them more from there. Love this page as well. 🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇
@KTHKUHNKK 2 жыл бұрын
@@justadan5320 I think you're right the pirate look would sit
@n.s.2007 10 ай бұрын
Собачка с крыльями - это невероятно! Интересно, бывают ли котики с крыльями!?😊
@chudo333 6 ай бұрын
Ну если есть летучие мыши, собаки и лисы то возможно где-то есть кошки, свиньи и коровы(но это ск пугает появлением бегемотов,слонов и не дай боже крокодилов)🤣🤣🤣🤣
@bluelady549 4 ай бұрын
@@chudo333😂😂😂
@ChildKika 10 ай бұрын
Bats are such beautiful creatures ❤
@jeneenr33 Жыл бұрын
When she said the geriatric unit for bats I died.... God love them, nice to see animals being treated with such kindness.
@gypsylee333 Жыл бұрын
Umm she said geriBATric get it right!
@meaghancolman8319 Жыл бұрын
@@gypsylee333 came here to say this. It was also my fave part
@amandasmith9916 Жыл бұрын
OMG me too! I died!👏🏼😹
@Lyrikalskate Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@paxhumana2015 Жыл бұрын
...and yet humans fail to treat the unborn human babies with similar kindness, or the elderly, and the mentally, emotionally, and developmentally disable with the same kind of kindness that is being shown towards the bat.
@lynnski7639 2 жыл бұрын
Him flapping his little wings like "i still got this" is one of the best things i've seen 😁
@TigerTigz. 2 жыл бұрын
Cute.
@josephmorelli3191 11 сағат бұрын
How very sweet! I am sad thinking about the lonely existence he must have had most of his life, but it warms my heart to know he was finally blessed with kindness & love in his last years.
@billdagoe7371 6 ай бұрын
So so so so so so heart-warming.
@captaincoyote1792 Жыл бұрын
I’m a retired Navy Officer and a retired federal wildlife law enforcement officer. I’ve seen more than my share of man’s evil or dark side. People,who care for animals give me hope. While I’ve always enjoyed seeing bats in the wild, I’d have never believed that a bat could “cuddle. Regardless, I’m so appreciative of people who take the time to care for those animals who can no longer care for themselves.
@billjamal4764 Жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for your service
@ericwertheim9101 Жыл бұрын
I'm a Vet too, Air Force/ARNG... Nice to know I'm still in good company
@captaincoyote1792 Жыл бұрын
@@billjamal4764 Bill, thank you for that. Made my day….we never tire of hearing it. Take care, sir.
@captaincoyote1792 Жыл бұрын
@@ericwertheim9101 Agree, Eric! I always feel a special bond / kinship with other Veterans, no matter when served, which branch, active or reserve, enlisted, NCO or commissioned. So thank you for your kind comment. Its always been a slight disappointment that none of my kids chose to serve. Just yesterday, I talked to my son about seriously considering the ANG. Maybe…..just maybe? Anyway, Eric, take care of yourself…stay safe, brother.
@andercrash3602 Жыл бұрын
Flying foxes are amazingly cuddly. Just don't pet them on the back. I made that mistake once while handling a flying fox that my friend's family rescued from their yard during a storm. She (my friend's little sister named her Luna) chirped loudly and then tried to bite me. She immediately made amends by licking my fingers. Altogether, the flying fox moniker is spot-on, because they are indeed like little foxes with wings. The only real difference is that they eat fruit instead of small critters.
@andreyyaalexander1227 Жыл бұрын
I’ve never understood how bats are associated with horror and monsters. They’re literally so adorable
@cl1cka Жыл бұрын
Easy, the adorable ones are the Foxes. The ones that eat insects can look scary, especially in the dark. Add to that them being nocturnal and often carry Rabies = monsters. Rabies is no joke and especially before the injections, being close to bats was like playing Russian Roulette..
@MrSoccerstar323 Жыл бұрын
I promise theyre not too cute when you get woken up by one flying around your room
@theamused8705 Жыл бұрын
Most are deadly disease carriers
@testerwulf3357 Жыл бұрын
@@theamused8705 I wouldn’t say most are 😂 There’s many species of bats in many different places of the world!
@kingwacky184 Жыл бұрын
@@theamused8705 Most are? About 2% of bats carry deadly diseases.
@giaclaire3387 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so very much for caring for these wonderful creatures... bats are so amazing & help keep down the insect population. They are also so adorable.
@Hypnobunny1 Жыл бұрын
RIP precious baby sadly missed but thanks to these kind people his last few years he had were filled with love cuddles and lovely snacks. Fly free precious 🌹🌹❤️
@avivabillington5514 8 ай бұрын
💐 RIP 100%!! Bats are beautiful,they deserve ♥️ & kindness too. Can't believe what other poor bats have gone through 😭
@equarg 2 жыл бұрын
I did hear he passed away peacefully in his sleeping hammock this year. May he RIP. Probably soaring thru fruit bat heaven, eating to his hearts content🥲 🦇 🌈 🍌 🍉 🍎 Thanking your making his last days so happy and worry free.
@frostflower5555 2 жыл бұрын
:(
@sarahpotts1200 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the update. I am sure his wonderful, inspirational carers must be bereft but knowing how happy and loved surely leaves us all warmly glowing. God bless humans and bats in this video. Fly happy Statler!
@1313wikked 2 жыл бұрын
Awww...so sad to hear he passed away 😞. What a noble and enriched life he led in his later years. I can see him flying alone majestically in bar heaven. RIP kind soul.
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