Both human babies and animal babies must have one or both parents (depending on the species and general circumstances) to feed them, teach them, watch over them for their safety, and make them feel secure until they mature and become capable of caring for themselves. However, not all babies or young children are lucky enough to be able to have a parent or two who is able to raise them.
The latter may be due to a sickness or disability the parent(s) or baby has, the general parent(s)’s unwillingness to raise the baby, or even a traumatic event that results in the baby being separated from his or her birth family, whether it be a locational separation or an unfortunate death. The good news is, there are many caring animals and people out there who are thrilled to voluntarily adopt offspring that are not their own b***d, even if they are not of the same species.
Voluntary adoption certainly happened in one viral story when seven baby bats were graciously rescued by the Australian Bat Clinic & Wildlife Trauma Center in Advancetown, Queensland after they were left without their mothers due to a heat wave. Although the rescuers knew they would not be able to replace the love and care of the bats’ birth mothers, the goal was to help the helpless babies grow in good health until they’d be old enough to set out on their own.
In a video showcasing the clinic’s rescuers caring for the bat pups, they receive loving physical touch, rubber pacifiers to “replace” the sensation of sucking on their mothers’ n*****s, wing cleanings with special wipes, and everyone’s favorite part, swaddling sessions in soft, miniature blankets!
Wrapped tightly in a burrito-like manner, the pups look cozy, warm, and safe. The point of swaddling these little guys is to ensure they develop the right amount of attachment. Both human and animal babies who receive a secure, loving attachment from their caregiver(s) are more likely to grow up with emotional and social stability, the ability to form and maintain healthy relationships with others, and better communication skills.
An insecure attachment, however, can possibly lead to lack of trust, low self-worth, and difficulty getting close to and forming relationships with others as a little one grows up.
After experiencing physical and emotional trauma during the heat event and losing their mommas in the process, we’re positive the baby bats will be getting great care from the Australian rescue center, and thus, grow into healthy adult bats!
Watch the tiny bats get swaddled like little burritos in the video below! If you want to learn more about the Australian Bat Clinic & Wildlife Trauma Center, be sure to check out their Facebook page.
