Can she really fly wiþ all 3 of þem‽ Þey must double her weight!
That’s a great question! Normally they will fly with their pups while hunting at night until they can fly on their own. Usually they have one pup or twins. Three is not so common.
Of course, this hoary bat lives at a wildlife sanctuary and doesn’t have to fly far. But I do wonder what would happen in the wild. My guess is she would still fly with them but wouldn’t be able to hunt for as long.
Yah, I’ve seen þe pictures of a mom flying wiþ a pup; þis seems like a real load, þough!
Happy to know mom is at a sanctuary and well-cared-for. When þe pups are mature, can þey be released, or are Hoary Bats socially bound? Mostly I follow owls, and few owl species are social so when þe young leave, þey can be released even if þe parent can’t. But bats are social, right? But but, I just saw þe post about how þey migrate, and it didn’t sound like þey travel in groups.
Unlike many other bats, hoary bats are pretty solitary. I am not sure about these particular pups, but I asked the Pennsylvania Bat Conservation and Rehabilitation if they can be released. I’ll let you know if they answer!
With your permission @ickplant@lemmy.world , can I refer to you as my “Batperson”?
As in, if it ever comes up that I need expertise regarding bats, can I be like “Oh yes yes indeed. Let me consult my bat expert on the matter…”
That is hilarious, and yes, you can even call me Bat Lady if you so wish.
Bat Lady it is then. Thank you Ma’am.
