Silver-haired Bat Patient Number 2134 of 2025​

 

When this little silver-haired bat was found, one of its wings was trapped against the siding of a building, leaving it dangling helplessly. Once safely brought to Calgary Wildlife, our team discovered a swollen wrist that required treatment and time to heal. Unfortunately, the injury meant this bat missed its annual migration south. Instead of spending the winter in warmer climates, it spent an incredible 232 days in our care, receiving specialized attention in our dedicated bat hospital.

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Despite their small size, bats play an enormous role in keeping our ecosystems healthy. As nature's nighttime pest controllers, they consume large quantities of insects, including mosquitoes and agricultural pests, reducing the need for chemical pesticides. Sadly, silver-haired bats were assessed as Endangered in Canada in 2023, with threats including wind turbines, habitat loss and declining insect populations. Every bat matters, and your support helps give these remarkable little mammals a fighting chance. Watch it's release below!