Baby flying-fox escapes: this is the Manxome Foe

Manx is a baby flying-fox who was found hanging low in a hedge in a suburban backyard.
Initially he was very dependent and sooky (an Aussie term for emotionally needy), then he decided he was a big boy and he wasn't going to hang out with the other babies, so he escaped.
And I finally found him - well go watch the video and see where I found him and what the aftermath of this little excursion was.
There is a happy outcome, and he's doing very well with another carer with other wild babies.
When the hand raised (and wild) babies are 3 months old, they go into a creche, where they join other orphans and form a group. They learn batty etiquette and how to live in a batty society.They shrug off their human mums and want to be with the other batties. When they are emotionally and physically ready, and uninjured, and around 4-5 months old, they’re put into a release cage under a colony and they can integrate into the colony and fly out with the wild bats. If they can’t find enough food, they can always come back to the cage for a feed. Support feeding is put up on the outside of the cage for as long as they are coming back and eating it. When the colony flies out for winter, they have fully integrated and fly out with them.

[@barbarawallace6890]

When everyone swung over to do sniffies and inspect the newbie, it seemed like he might have had a moment of "WAIT! I changed my mind, Mom! HALP!" 😂

[@nightponyinrface6009]

hey.... he kept saying he was a big boi & didn't want to be with the little babies. Wish granted.

[@AzzureSky]

I love how you just wraped Manx and just put him in pocket.

[@sassykat2000]

Scanning the room and seeing that little black head curiously watching you is HILARIOUS!

[@CheezysPlayscale]

I simply died! 😂

[@Denaligirljodie]

Me too, I cracked up!

[@kristinbagani2811]

He literally is the definition of the phrase “hiding in plain sight.”

[@silky0439]

Agreed! He was So quiet staring at her, as if to say....you don't see me, you don't see me, you don't see me! Figment here!

[@zarahalora7567]

@@kristinbagani2811 IKR!!?? SAMEE

[@rosem6604]

That was the most "I am the darkness" posture on a baby bat if I ever saw one (before the plucking off the rod, of course). Well done, Manx!

[@Tantejay]

“What? Sue me! I'm just hanging out....“ ^^

[@epicwalrus7183]

Ever get the feeling you're being watched? XD

[@Squirrelfriends22]

Epic Walrus Lol

[@JadeStrawberry]

Manx is gonna be a heartbreaker with the ladies.

[@deborahmerkerson1145]

@JadeStrawberry Seeing him leave broke my heart! He’s a handsome fella. It was love at first sight. ❤️

[@joesmoe71]

I like his reaction, which wasn't one of total terror like "AH! MONSTER! I'm going to die!!" of a freshly caught bat but rather "Awww... damn it, I want to play up here, leave me alone!" as he's learned to trust you. He may not know what to make of you, but he knows you're a friend and not an enemy.

[@Megabattie]

This was day 3 and he was feeling better and able to self determine

[@IJustWantToUseMyName]

You sure named that one correctly-“the jaws that bite, the claws that catch”-he seemed to have four or five extra toes when trying to get him off that curtain rod. lol

[@Megabattie]

and a few extra thumbs.

[@ahmedfalahy9337]

Manx wanted to be a big boi, he got his wish granted. Off to the big bats cage

[@aswanson42]

“Haaahaahaa! You can’t get m... Hey, leggo!”

[@m.e.c.1007]

Omy his face is so cute peaking down! I laughed out loud. Love these little creatures

[@vintagedazzle]

He defended himself quite ably against those bigger bats. I agree that he must just be small for his age. What a cutie, glad he's doing well.

[@tracyjacoby2382]

Manxome Foe is absolutely beautiful!!🖤🦇🤗💕💕 He tried to escape, very independent- minded bless him and bless you Meg as ALWAYS, for helping Bats!!🦇🥰

[@kathyflorcruz552]

Manx seems like he'll be quite the boss in his own domain - eventually. I loved hearing you laugh, Meg.

[@avavulpes9106]

Lol! For a moment when all the other bats decided to come over and sniff he looked like he might be having second thoughts about being a big boy. So cute.

[@LostHorizon52]

lol, that was so funny seeing him high up on that curtain rod, looking quite proud of himself .. Looks like Manx was ready for the larger aviary 💗💗💗💗

[@Megabattie]

yes, and he is happy there

[@annbell6453]

First glimpse of him cracked me up! He was looking at you as if saying "I wondered how long it would take you, hee hee hee!"

[@anniekinsmishkamouse7575]

Mom, look what I did!! And your darling voice calling him sweetheart. They sure do have pointy bits. Inky Pinky is a sassy little gal. I shall favour this video for tough days.

[@imdaisybelle2]

I think he was pretty proud of himself! LOL He IS the smallest bat in the new group.

[@Megabattie]

No there are other babies younger and smaller who were mum raised in this aviary, Mimsy and Whiffle, Kenzi and Zing, Pitta and Souvlaki, Sarah and Princess are all in this aviary.

[@TechnicolorMammoth]

Definitely Mr big brave boy realized he had it easy after meeting the full grown foxes.

[@Megabattie]

He's doing fine with the big bats in the aviary.

[@GBO75]

Thank you for all your hard work to save these sweethearts!

[@stacey27685930]

This was the highlight of my morning. Finding him just hanging around, looking at you. What a cute little guy and to hear you laugh, so light heartedly. What a delight! Thank you Meg!!

[@Megabattie]

I love finding them in weird places, but it's not ideal, and it means I have to move them along to someone else once they're mobile.

[@kathleenperez2931]

The poo was the first clue 😂 - the lil’ stinkeroo!! (I just realized I’m a poet🥴).

[@jaytee2642]

You're a poet And ya didn't know it!😉

[@keldaogg2157]

That was too funny. It's good to hear you laugh.

[@deborahmerkerson1145]

@Ruth Durham I agree, it was wonderful hearing Meg laugh. She can’t be too stressed out with her iddy biddy houseguests. Plus I loved Meg’s green crowned pinkies!

[@karenpresley7101]

He does look like he can defend himself properly. Such a little heartbreaker. He's going to do well. xxx 💗💗💗

[@karenroberton3290]

The look on his face with his wings crossed. I am not hanging down there. I stay here. You feed me last, I hide. But I hungry so I gobble the bottle.

[@carolynnunes3922]

Seeing him looking down on you was soooo darn cute! He melted my heart! The sniff fest when Manx arrived in the aviary was so fun to watch! Thank you for sharing, dear Meg!

[@lizl6232]

The love💕

[@tracyjacoby2382]

Always love the sniffy meet and greet!! They are ALL PRECIOUS!!!🤗🦇💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@Spike-ck5tj]

Love it, fiesty little chap Little Manx held his own very well with inspection. I reckon he needs all those older batties to teach him some etiquette and keep him in check.

[@MaryWehmeier]

Manx hanging up on the drapery rod--- "I'm the master of the night-- fear me human! I can fly away! But you feed me!"

[@FirefuryAmahira]

I had to laugh, he looked so utterly offended when you got him down from that curtain rod! Like you'd blasphemed the honor of his ancestors or something by catching him and sticking him in a pocket! 😂 Looked at the end there like he'll settle right in with all those bigger bats. He's such a character, it's a pity we won't likely get to see much more of him in your videos but I'm sure the peace of mind of not having an escape artist loose in your place is worth it!

[@Kim-lc3fv]

Meg, you're beginning to remind me of the "woman who lived in a shoe and who had so many children, she didn't know what to do."... Although, those children who fly on to curtain rods get sent to aviary. 🙂❤🦇

[@Megabattie]

I just picked up another little one who is only 2 weeks old

[@carolinevictory1414]

@@Megabattie awwww...sweet.🦇♥️

[@littlemrpinkness295]

I love when they start flying and find themselves peeking at you from some odd corner of the room.

[@asinelliplatamona8348]

Grasshopper Is So Sweet, Thank You For Saving These Wonderful Creatures .

[@brendaeberwein8338]

You are so gentle and loving to these babies and know how to care for them. Thank you so much for doing what you do for these beautiful babies. 🥰🥰🥰🥰❤❤❤❤

[@Andrulla111]

Aww how cute love him hanging around like that! Thank you earth angels!🎀🤗💖💖💖

[@allegrabraun7545]

The great escape!🦇🥀

[@BaronessErsatz]

"This is what you get when you call me a girl in public!"

[@WolfGoddess77]

I love all the bats that come into care, especially the babies, but I think this little guy is going to hold a special place in my heart. Even without being able to say anything, he is full of sass, running - flying? - away to hang by himself and insist that he's all grown up now, and doesn't need to be babied, thank you very much!

[@maxcolt4124]

Adorable little one isn't he lol

[@drewbear1969]

I was so worried about him at the end of the previous video, had to check the description before I even watched to be sure another little battie wasn't lost overnight, but those fears have been allayed. Little Manx is simply too stubborn, and there are too many things still to bite!

[@Vidchemy]

I'm not a girl, and I am definitely not hanging around the laundry! Glad he is thriving 💜

[@kimberlygodwin8284]

Long time the Manxome Foe she sought! Glad to see that he is doing so well and ready to go on to the next phase of preparation for release.

[@elizabethamizdail7939]

Love...

[@GattlingCombo]

I love how fiesty Manx is. Being wild raised really help him out. I think him and Victorio are my fav batties.

[@connienowak298]

😆😆He's so cute he's allowed to be be an escape artist!!! He's smacking the ladies away now -- just wait a few more weeks!!😍😍

[@annaosentoski658]

Ok......this is adoreable. Why do I see the word spoiled and comfortable all over this ones face ?♡

[@Lisa-eu9fy]

Mighty manx, you go boy!!!💚💛💙❤👍

[@nuala2721]

Seems like there is never a dull moment in your house Meg! 🦇🦇🦇

[@koisneurotypical]

I never get tired of the meet and greets. Poor Manx- he put up a good finger fight/swipe, but eventually, he just had to take his sniffs like a man/boy. :)

[@Megabattie]

Yes - they just have to cope with the meet and greet sniffies

[@dinetk3125]

He definitely needs an aviary!

[@suelovescats]

They are so cute when they take a test flight and just hang there looking at you so innocent .. . Those big eyes staring down ... lol ... so many baby batties .. I love the sweet way you talk to them ,even though I KNOW you are exasperated sometimes ... bless you 💕🦇💕🦇💕 it must have taken a lot of energy , he sure wolfed that bottle down fast !

[@babygracie68]

Adorable ❤️

[@alzorama2876]

'Long time the manxome foe you sought...'

[@kathyvega2864]

So cute to see max hanging on the curtain rod

[@llc1976]

🤣 but I like it up here mom!

[@juneclark4267]

He is a cutie. I feel so bad about all the fires down there and all the poor animals being hurt😿😿😿💚💜💙please be safe meg. June and Andy an Utah

[@Megabattie]

I'm totally safe where I am, in the middle of the inner city in Sydney

[@juneclark4267]

@@Megabattie oh good. I saw in the you tube these poor koala bears hurt,so sad. I like to look at the bats at night here 😸😸I love your fox babies, so cute.

[@denisebethany5691]

Mad max on the loose.

[@shirleyw8720]

Wow, that meet and greet is pretty full-on! I’m glad he seems to be a confident little soul :-) x

[@rodragonfly1134]

Love it!!!

[@56chrsbri]

Good to see Manxome is off to a positive reorganization 🙂

[@rubyrattler891]

He’s so funny and cute hanging up there like Count Dracula... just better looking😊😊😊😊🦇🦇🦇🦇💕💕

[@ImjustKelly73]

I fall in Love with these Little Angels More & More every time I watch your videos Meg!! TYSVM!! :))

[@Megabattie]

that's great Kelly

[@batgirl9723]

He’s a feisty little man ... I’m glad he is doing great and was put in an aviary.. he seemed a little fighter thumb boxing with the other bats but I’m sure he will fit in with them eventually... poor thing was used to his colony and now they’re gone and probably not return so he’s going to make new friends.....thanks for the video and updates on all the babies,, I know you have your hands full .. literally.. with batties! Your work is greatly appreciated and your dedication to these bats is truly a blessing .. praying you all stay safe ... ❤️🦇🦇🦇🦇

[@lindarichmond3199]

Manx, that little guy is a hoot🍷🍷🍷🍷❤❤❤

[@geekygirl8681]

Naughty Manxome. 😂🦇❤

[@littlemrpinkness295]

Another one on the curtains. At least he didn't knock half the kitchen items off the shelf. I like how they talk back to you. Chirpety-chirp-chirp. And they nibble so gently, and you are always saying "Don't bite me". They are such characters...

[@madcacher1119]

Just spewed coffee everywhere when you found Manx! LOL!

[@Dachdogoriginal]

Oh my the total chaos that is happening there. I deeply appreciate the sacrifices you are having to make to care for so many abandoned babies. It's so sad what is happening there. I cant even emotionally deal with it. It's so sad. Thank you Meg for all you're doing.

[@cagrant4472]

The webbing between their wing-bones looks so thin and fragile! They look like little furled umbrellas . . . Manxome! What a great name for a bat, especially this one!

[@Megabattie]

the membrane is both sturdy and fragile, depending on the injuries. It's very elastic and has great regenerative properties, but any hole or damage joining the trailing edge doesn't heal well and leaves flappy edges unable to be a tensioned wing.

[@berelinde]

This is one of my favorite videos to watch after a netting video. He is such a naughty little man!

[@Wendy-cj5yz]

Manx the Minature is very funny. That look of “Yes, and ...” when he was discovered on the curtain rail. He will have bigger bats to sort him out. Made my morning 😂😂

[@strawbrryfld1]

Manx obviously wanted to stretch those wings !😊

[@jeanenehea]

I loved this lengthy video. Fare thee well, Manx.

[@glamdolly30]

Awe lil' Manxome (I was raised on the poem 'Jabberwocky') seems to fit right in with the new set of bat-babes. Great result Meg!

[@nightponyinrface6009]

oh Manx.... you naughty little batty you~ 🦇🖤 Ya not ready to go out yet! At least this shows he's got plenty of spirit.

[@LchanOtakudom]

What a little stinker! Cute little troublemaker, that’s for sure!

[@rsoubiea]

oh Manx you are small for your age arent you? such a darling. ❤️

[@Emunah13819]

00:34 Hangin' like a boss! 🤣

[@Squirrelfriends22]

That was so cute watching Meg trying to find him & all of a sudden 💡 she looks up & ahah . That was so cute him hanging on the curtain rod thinking he out smarted you.

[@CheezysPlayscale]

Lol he was watching you look for him the whole time! That innocent little face!

[@infinityinfinity2253]

Manx is a character! A little man with attitude ❤️👶🦇

[@lidiacohen9193]

😁😁😁😁😁😁❤❤❤. Divinos!!!!!!!

[@trishpoppins5148]

That beautiful little face xxx

[@Jieisbshiisks]

What a cute scrappy thang!

[@Jieisbshiisks]

Proud Mama!

[@elnabjelland-hughes8172]

He is adorable but he is a “bitey one” 😳

[@kathyvega2864]

This is my favorite one every time I watch it I burst out laughing.

[@Megabattie]

Have you seen the one of Velociraptor escaping and hiding? kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6fclZZ7Z7h3Y6c And then lookout for a funny vid I'll make public in a few hours.

[@tamarrajames3590]

@@Megabattie Velociraptor’s escape was very funny, I was laughing at the expression and posture when you found him...but Manx wasn’t too shabby either. Most escapees like the curtains, which was what made Velociraptor so much more amusing.🖤🇨🇦

[@kathyvega2864]

I love this one, so cute hanging there watching.❤️

[@Megabattie]

Little monster - watched me for the entire time I was looking for him. Totally silent and watching me...

[@elovingrosepsychic6771]

He may be half their size, but he can certainly hold his own.

[@lacha608]

Wow, his new homies are so curious. That's quite a reception.

[@Laura-tp8wz]

You are all beautiful!!!!!

[@renagade8739]

How adorable!

[@evamarek5205]

He's just so adorable!

[@Nocturnimancer]

Cute and wily and named as a reference to the Jabberwocky poem. Love it.

[@cordie2987]

That was a nice lighthearted vid. Loved the meet n greet. Sort of like college ice cream social. Manx did not seem too interested, however. haha

[@terryhyde2683]

Meg, you are the best ♥️ and so are the baby batties ♥️ You work so well with them and you understand them. I love it ❗

[@madcacher1119]

That *innocent* lil’ face!

[@sarahprice659]

"Hey, who do you think you are?! My MOM?! Lemme alone! Otherwise my REAL mom will mess you up! Yeah! She's right there, the giant furless and wingless pink bat!"

[@gabrielsyt]

Good climber to get way up there.