Baby Bats

All UK bats are small and you may be surprised at the size. Baby bats are found in June, July or early August. At all other times of the year, it will be fully-grown and independent. Baby bats have little or no fur. A good test is to blow the fur very gently - if it parts then the bat is unlikely to be very young.

If you've found a baby bat, you must get expert help as quickly as possible. There may be a bat rehabilitator near you who can assist. Call the Helpline on 0845 1300 228 to find out.

In the meantime the bat should be contained and kept warm.

	Baby bats are very small and have greyish fur, although if it is very young, like this one, it won't be fully furred.
	This is an adult pipistrelle; although it is still very small it is much furrier, and quite distinct from a baby.

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