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NOTHING TO BE SCARED OF: A RARE WESTERN RED BAT PATIENT

NOTHING TO BE SCARED OF: A RARE WESTERN RED BAT PATIENT

Oct 15, 2026 | Wildlife Patient Stories

A young Western Red Bat was found roosting at the San Rafael Police Department and brought to WildCare after her rescuers noticed that she looked ill and was not flying. WildCare has seen its fair share of bats, but this young Western Red Bat in particular was a...

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