Rescuing a baby flying-fox alone in a tree: this is Xanto

[@Popebug]

I love the part at 1:25 when you're interrupting his screaming with apple juice, and he looks so confused.

[@BALLERWOLF]

ikr? he looked like he couldnt tell if he liked it or not lol

[@eileenlester4342]

LOL

[@DerAua]

ikr!:-D

[@WirableCrown1]

If I was in his situation, I would be confused too haha.

[@obscurelyvague]

"BugPope" I did not think that flying foxes ( or bats) nurse like a lot of mammals do.

[@keldaogg2157]

He is totally terrified. I don't blame him. Poor baby doesn't know he is in the safest hands. He will get the best care.

[@delete---7593]

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[@mathgasm8484]

@@delete---7593 its a wild animal so it assumes its going to be eaten and its crying for its mother.

[@ieuanhunt552]

Well if you had some giant pick you up, wrap your limbs in fabric and pick you up making a load of noise into a plastic box. You might be a little bit scared.

[@annbell6453]

"Raaa raaa raa raa raa ra....hmmm, that's not bad, that apple juice! Now, what was I saying...oh yes, raaa raaa raa raa"

[@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim]

😂😂😂

[@ziziflor9019]

🤣🤣🤣

[@JoJo-lg8hr]

This made me chuckle 🤣

[@PurityVendetta]

😊😍

[@jagslifeandskills9775]

So cute 🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍

[@bettywight9401]

On a scale of 1 to outraged, he was pretty outraged.

[@Madison-iw8ix]

To be fair, he's probably had a bad day. First, him mom goes to the store for milk and never returns. Then he's stuck in a tree. Then some weird, hairless, ugly creatures (not calling anyone here ugly, but bats probably think we're weird looking) assault him. Such a lame Christmas.

[@NOCTUMSEMPRA]

@@Madison-iw8ix LMAO, it was so damn cute nevertheless. Funny comment there.

[@erismana2105]

It's always a good sign if they are like that it means they are fighters and have a good chance to recover from their ordeal .

[@buckeyehockey1979]

The Blacks have such a different voice to the greys. He is simply gorgeous. That juice moment though, it's perfect. The moment they realize they are safe.

[@epicwalrus7183]

Almost reminds me of a squeaky toy at some points. Adorable little guy.

[@gobbledygoook]

Isn't it because it is a baby and not an adult?

[@--Paws--]

It sounds like a squirrel's squeaking.

[@BaronessErsatz]

"It's all too much to process---oh, juice! Cool! Still not having a good day, though...."

[@voodooozo3755]

He actually stopped yelling after you gave him teddy bear, that's surprising.

[@gageunruh3574]

Its comfort, it makes it feel like it's not alone or it can hold onto something for safety. Predators dont make prey feel safe normally, so he probably realised he wasnt gonna die.

[@tamarrajames3590]

He also used up his adrenaline spike, along with realizing he wasn’t being eaten.🖤🇨🇦

[@Truzyxx]

I love hearing the MOPs being interested and asking questions. Growing up in Texas I knew way too many people with an “if it moves, shoot it” attitude towards animals. People actually wanting to learn more is refreshing.

[@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim]

Sounds right about Texas

[@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim]

What is a MOP? 😄

[@Truzyxx]

@@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim Member-of-Public, the random people around.

[@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim]

Truzyxx and Texans have an “if it moves, shoot it” attitude towards people, too 😂 after hearing what happened to Ahmaud Arbery, I’m NEVER VISITING GEORGIA. Staying in my deep blue state for now 😅

[@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim]

Truzyxx cool, thanks! I thought it was like a “Muggle” from Harry Potter, people who aren’t part of the wizarding world :)

[@HumanimalChannel]

Aw. Crying like a very young one, just like newborn humans. Heartbreaking.

[@GregoryM1]

I love just how understanding of the bats' emotions she is. She's probably more so than most people

[@tracyjacoby2382]

Xanto's sound is so heartwarming!!🖤🦇🔊🤗💓💓 "Time for your straight jacket!".😂 I hope everything worked out well for him, I'll have to look up more Xanto videos later. Thank you Meg.💕💕

[@Megabattie]

Xanto went to the Shoalhaven because Trista had another Black in care about the same age. It's better they get buddied.

[@JadeStrawberry]

I can understand why he's so cranky, but at least he'll have a little friend soon. Merry Christmas, Meg.

[@BruhTNT4258]

It’s nocturnal, and it was probably sleeping in the tree when it was caught.

[@abigailfletcher1222]

Bat: Cry, whine, cry, whine! "Taste it sweetheart." /HOLDS MOUTH SHUT/ Bat: -muffledcry,muffledwhine,muffledcry,muffledwhine!...-

[@ilovemydogsjosyamy1798]

Yeah! this is my favorite part 😂🤣

[@hopeful_krystal]

Bat: *screaming* Lady: H E R E. J U I C E. Bat: Owo?

[@voodooozo3755]

You know the rules and so do I! Say goodbye! *furry slayer batalion breaks in*

[@Falckie8008]

OwO

[@celesterodriguez9974]

Aquirufar 😊😊

[@samsungisbetter1015]

That is not a bat that's a flying fox

[@Megabattie]

@@samsungisbetter1015 If you're going to attempt to correct someone on my channel, perhaps you could get your facts straight. He is both a bat and a flying-fox. Flying-foxes (with an hyphen, you will note) are a kind of fruit bat. All flying-foxes are bats; not all bats or all fruit bats are flying-foxes. He is a Black Flying-Fox So make sure you use an hyphen to denote that this is not a fox who flies, but a type of bat. And learn to recognise that bat is a correct term, as is flying-fox. Bat is an umbrella term for all the microbats and the fruit bats and the flying-foxes and the blossom bats.

[@sharonruonavaara2409]

❤ You are the most amazing awesome person! Ty so so so much for who you are & what you do❣️

[@Megabattie]

Hi Sharon; I'm fairly average and very "who I am" which is not to everyone's taste. I like doing what I do and I love to share my delight in doing this.

[@cindywitter9741]

What a handsome boy ♥️. I like that people were asking questions about him, they learned a bit about FF baby’s today 😊.

[@aliyarubinstein6587]

2:40 "We have a little boy!" "That's why he was so mad" I'm sorry I CACKLED.

[@dmp9021]

He is a handsome boy! Thank you to the man who located him and called you. Thank you for saving that little cranky boy

[@shannonfisher6351]

Oh my heart! Never heard them cry like that before! Just like human babies. Bless your heart. For all you do, for all the scratches, bites and burials.....for the dummies and the bottles and yummy juices...I'm sure I speak for many here. Thank you. We need these awesome little critters and somebody has to care about them. I used to rescue squirrels, well hubby did. Take care sweet darlin

[@lacha608]

Oh my gosh. Six more to pick up? Thanks so much for helping them.

[@Megabattie]

I have 13 now. A few are going out today and a few more are coming in. I hope to end up with a manageable 8 or so.

[@lacha608]

Oh my gosh. Hang in there. You're the best. What you're doing is so special.

[@PlanetRockJesus]

Love this woman and her skills. She's the Steve Irwin of bats!

[@eteline_music]

"WAHWAHWAHWAH-- Hmm, apple juice, this is nice... WAHWAHWAHWAH..."

[@tinawitte420]

When crying brings about the apple juice.... more crying should bring about more apple juice. Impeccable logic 😊

[@tamarrajames3590]

@@tinawitte420 I just came back for the look on his face when she holds his mouth closed. It always makes me laugh. Just came from poor Cobb.🖤🇨🇦

[@nak8490]

Those cries... I'm glad he rescued. He's a cute fuzzball!

[@collettemcquaide1662]

I think I melted. A baby black Flying-fox and his bottle. ❤❤

[@WolfGoddess77]

Aww, look at him doing big wings! I love the little ones who have the big attitudes.

[@pjp9383]

Just at the point in the video where you're explaining all things batty to the MOPs. You are a natural teacher, and respond so quickly, when people show an interest in learning. Just love it, and love that we get a chance to learn at the same time.

[@katherineozbirn6622]

You are so patient to talk with the people who help you to find the little bats; you do a good service for the bats. Bravo.

[@Megabattie]

It's not difficult to show them how gorgeous the bat is, to answer their questions and to leave them with a positive bat experience and a positive experience with rescue so they're more likely to call gain if they find an injured animal.

[@rosyboa5520]

I feel so bad that he cried for help two days! Poor darling.

[@etl_undxrcxver]

1:22 The fact that it goes to AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA To AaGGgaggagagGgGshhgaggag To *dead silence* Is litteraly the funniest thing ever 😂😂😂😂

[@nightponyinrface6009]

poor little Xanto.... he's so scared right now... It's ok little batty baby. Your in good hands now~ 🖤🦇

[@Megabattie]

He's gone to a new carer who has another lone black baby in care, and he'll be a buddy for her. I really loved little Xanto being here

[@andrewjeffrey9]

They're gorgeous darn it!!! Good work madam!!!

[@eileenlester4342]

"OK. Straight jacket time." LOL Such a precious outraged darling. 💜🦇💜

[@youreallinsane]

"Rage is life" is the best advice you can give any young one.

[@violettbellerose1173]

They learn batty etiquette? 🥺🥺🥺 Thank you for your service, ma'am

[@PurityVendetta]

If angels existed they'd be little batties. All creatures are beautiful but there's just something about bats that's special. We were walking our doggos the other day and found a tiny bat lying dead on the path, so sad. We couldn't see any injury so don't know what happened to the little one. We live in the UK, you are so luck in Australia to have these beauties. I'm envious 😍

[@tracyjacoby2382]

Bless Xanto's heart!!😢🖤🦇💕💕💕 Well I know he was in the VERY BEST hands and the VERY BEST Care with you Meg! Glucose, fruit juice then Teddy Bear!!🧸🤗💓💓 Bless you Meg💕 for his rescue and to the MOP's for calling for rescue.👍🥰

[@lauriecarver-estes2965]

Beautiful baby...

[@sathalheimer67]

He's darling. So sorry he's lost his mum (or vice versa).

[@truckerman9836]

Thank you for caring for a creature most people despise, I happen to love bats.

[@Megabattie]

I adore the little ones; it was an unexpected thing but I fell in love with them 15 years ago and it changed my life for the better.

[@Teremei]

I'm so glad this crankiness wasn't from fatal injury. Sending good batty vibes his way!

[@evelynbonner3908]

It's magnificent that the public cares about so much about all the animals and calls for rescue, and that there are so many trained and willing to help. I have learned so very much about Australia and Australian wildlife in the last few months, especially the bats and marsupials. I've grown to love them all, as well as their carers.

[@syrenamilani3115]

Blessings bebbe Xanto, & M.B. ... 🙅💖

[@CristinaF210]

shouting at Meg isn't he??? the way his screams its like a complete sentence, so so sooooo absolutely adorable, i just wish i could speak battle, what a beautiful cute little baby, and he was confused with the juice but decided to continue the outrage 😄 thank you Meg 💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@Lisa-eu9fy]

Yay!!! Another beautiful sky pup saved......fingers and toes crossed! 👍👍💎💖💖

[@shaggygreybear7089]

🫠🥲 thank you so much for what you do for those beautiful animals.

[@jjgogojag6371]

Of course a little boy. Full of spirited might. Happy holidays to the overseers of the animals in Australia. I worry so about the climbing heat.

[@timriecken5453]

I love bats so much. I love watching watching babies being cared for. Thank u ❤

[@joannegray5138]

Aw, bless him - he had every right to be grumpy. Hope he's feeling better now 😘

[@HappyComfort]

I love the black batties! They are so beautiful! He reminds me of Licorice, when you had him a while ago 😊💕👍

[@Megabattie]

Liquorice was about 12 months ago.

[@karenpresley7101]

He is beautiful. Of course, they are all beautiful. I love seeing all these little babies. Thank you. xxx 💖🎄💖

[@llc1976]

He’s so handsome! What a lovely face. Noisy guy! Sounds like a bike horn! Gargle scream from juice lol

[@asinelliplatamona8348]

Thank You For Saving Him He is Beautiful

[@Ezyche]

So beautiful! Looks like a baby bear. Definitely sounds different from the grey bats.

[@elizabethjarvie6077]

Awww. He's a lively one! 🦇 thank you for caring for him. So adorable. 💔 you can tell he misses mom though.

[@Megabattie]

He's a wild baby and has been wild raised by his mum; he knows his life is not supposed to be lived out with humans; they cope less well with being hand raised and usually remain wilder, however some of them are hit really hard and grieve and mourn for their mum, then surrender to the human raising them and become very sooky.

[@facetedperspectives9950]

He’s got strong lungs . He’s adorable and just so damn cute. Love his little voice... the apple juice certainly works the magic. In love with him🦇🦇🦇❤️❤️❤️‼️

[@lorriestewart371]

Such a little cutie!

[@kathleenrojas4427]

Poor little baby all alone..thank you for saving this beautiful angel💖

[@tamarrajames3590]

He was trying to tell you every indignity he had suffered...and you just weren’t paying attention. What a beautiful boy, and I’m happy he did well. He just wanted an audience for his grievances poor little chap.🖤🇨🇦

[@NortelGeek]

You're such a beautiful person with a huge heart and a gentle soul.

[@tamrynmurphy7275]

That is absolutely the cutest little thing I have ever seen. Wrapped up like a little burrito

[@melissahoney8317]

People are curious and how they living that's a good thing

[@annewinchester6945]

I love their beautiful wings.

[@q.mercury.q8659]

Thank you for saving Stellaluna.

[@Monica270564]

He is JUST WONDERFUL!!!! LOVE HIM

[@swedishjennifer5413]

Hi !!! Thanks for what you do. Take care

[@Megabattie]

Thanks Jennifer

[@Spike-ck5tj]

Well done I was so pleased he wasn't injured. Good luck little Xanto and to his new carer. Merry Christmas Meg, you've been very good so I hope Santa brought you something nice xx

[@Megabattie]

I don't do Christmas but various people dropped off oodles of champagne yesterday so now I have about 20 bottles awaiting my pleasure

[@Spike-ck5tj]

@@Megabattie What lovely folk, how kind. Ill raise a virtual glass and make a cyber toast to your good self and the baby batties very good health ; - )

[@lindarichmond3199]

@@Megabattie I don't do Christmas either but I do do champagne

[@jeanneblondewomanstamping9788]

Good job, Meg. Hope he comes out of the sookie/sulky phase soon and enjoys hanging out with another black baby.

[@Megabattie]

He was transported 200 kms today to his new carer and a buddy. I am sure he will do well.

[@saradejesus9869]

Love that baby. He's a fighter - he'll make it because of you

[@valerieshepherd6823]

Then we are going to go and pick up the other 6... OMG Meg... your my hero. We need more people like you and Maggie. Merry Christmas ladies xxx

[@Megabattie]

I had 13 babies last night. It took me 3 hours to get them all fed and toileted and put to bed

[@raven7146]

Ooh, a black flying fox! Cute baby 😍

[@EverythingPal69]

Congrats on 100K subs! :)

[@patsyspry6248]

Aww! Precious little baby!💓💓💓💓

[@Pontiacfender]

Thank you for what you do

[@rachaelcingolani2533]

Omg that sweet face ❤❤❤ bless your heart to the moon and back! Flying puppies ❤

[@MC-qb1jg]

Awe, poor little thing. Meg to the rescue.

[@anitamackinnon7975]

My heart hurts for the little babies who are terrified and angry!!! Poor little guy!!🙁 He is safe now!!🥰❤️🦇🇨🇦

[@Megabattie]

HE turned into a snuggle bunny and loved to hang out with his buddy, Elvira

[@LazlowUK]

Think this may well be the best juice moment of 2019. Adorable lil fella.

[@maxthereapernephilim2416]

He's so DAMN CUTE!!! X3 Please keep him. You would be a great mother.

[@Megabattie]

He's already been released. The thing is - wildlife rescue is set up to rescue, rear and release. We don't keep pets and we don't keep them because they're cute. They're either raised and released, of if we are stupid and don't do our jobs properly, the bat will be euthanased if it is unable to be released with its age mates. It's not a matter of wanting to keep a baby - it's a matter of what the right thing for the baby is - and the right thing is to release an independent and competent little juvenile who is able to join the colony and integrate, not go around looking for humans to supply food for them. An unreleasable bat who approaches humans is euthanased.

[@eulyduran7799]

@@Megabattie thank you for doing this!!!!

[@KHfan0011]

@@Megabattie yeah that's a little fucked. If it can't survive on its own just kill it? I don't care how stupid it sounds, I could never do something like that.

[@FirefuryAmahira]

His cranky was adorably chirpy! Love that confused gargle that precedes the juice moment. Happy holidays, and here's to hoping things lighten up for you! Saw in the comments, 13 babies YIKES!

[@Megabattie]

Yeah. It became 15 babies for an hour or 2. I think I have maybe 9 or 10 now. I'm not sure. I have to count them again when I go to do a feed

[@prozaccowboy]

God smiles on you everyday watching over these babies!

[@victoriavillagra9011]

Gracias 🙂😍🥰💞💞💞💞

[@llccal4605]

Thank you for saving this precious little flying furbaby. It is interesting to see the various different flying foxes . Another wonderful bat for the environment. To each one that is saved makes the difference.

[@marymusic8920]

Those little kiddos love sweets; such babies, and so dear....💖

[@pjp9383]

Yes, 101 thousand! Congratulations on the milestone!

[@Megabattie]

I hit 100K subscribers and 45 million views early this morning

[@pjp9383]

@@Megabattie And added another 1000 during the day? Impressive! The more subscribers, the more the message gets out. Bats are our friends!

[@Megabattie]

the extra 1000 was in an hour

[@dylanleamananderson7811]

What a nice lookin’ sky doggo

[@razvandobos9759]

Merry Christmas to you and your batty friends!

[@paulhupp4293]

I love how you saved Xanto, rescued him from death. And seeing Xanto wrapped in the blankie with the Teddy or support was awesome... 💖

[@alicewilloughby4318]

Thank God for people like this who have the love and patience to rescue and care for these sweet little creatures!

[@marizmangupag7072]

Cute baby

[@tamarrajames3590]

I keep coming back to Xanto when I need a laugh. The look when you held his mouth closed gets me every time.🖤🇨🇦

[@Megabattie]

You've really been significantly contributing to my views in the last few weeks, haven't you? Watching lots of the back videos

[@tamarrajames3590]

@@Megabattie Yes, I have been going farther back, as well as my usual revisits of my favourites. We have been having weird weather lately, and it kicks up my pain levels. I find watching you and a few other animal channels takes my mind off it and helps the channels at the same time.🖤🇨🇦

[@Megabattie]

@@tamarrajames3590 Thanks. The views are welcome; my channel is doing poorly at the moment with reduced views.

[@tamarrajames3590]

@@Megabattie I’m sad to hear that, hopefully it will pick up again soon. I will just keep doing my bit to help us both.🖤🇨🇦

[@Megabattie]

@@tamarrajames3590 I'm thinking I need to activate Patreon but my profit and loss statements need to be put in before I know how broke I might be; it's entirely my fault for not doing 3 years of tax or profit and loss statements because I didn't feel like it then it got out of hand.

[@tomshortstop14]

God bless this woman she’s out saving bats something most no one will do I hope you get this message your few and far from the ave person.

[@Megabattie]

Thanks Tom. I am just lucky to be able to do something I enjoy doing.

[@joanbaczek2575]

His apple juice moment made me chuckle. I’m sorry he lost his mom but so happy he has you

[@Megabattie]

He went to one of my friends a few hours south of where I live, because she had another lone black baby and needed a buddy for her Elvira. Then they went north together about 2 months later, so they could be released into a colony with other blacks.

[@jabbersart6218]

just got my second injections out of three, and did my advanced bat training, so excited to be caring for these amazing species....but equally not happy, means orphaned, traumatized bubs :(

[@Megabattie]

well done. Where are you located in Australia?

[@philhall1701]

You are an angel to these beautiful creatures

[@Megabattie]

There is nothing angelic about me. Just call me Fairy FFoxmother and I'll be happy

[@yupper4030]

This lady is so sweet

[@christopherherreen2090]

Thank You ❤️

[@princessmorton862]

You're so good at what you do. Thank God for people like you. It takes someone special to care for these adorable creatures. I'm terrified of bats.

[@Megabattie]

Are you still terrified of bats or are you starting to come around?

[@pjack5652]

So beautiful! So glad they called you to come save him!

[@jarmyvicious]

You are such a good soul

[@sarojinichaudhury179]

He loved the doll so much - though he never knew about such a thing earlier .