The Story of "Binky"
  
Binky is a juvenile straw-colored flying fox (Eidolon helvum) born with a birth defect to his lower jaw.  His lower jaw extends to the side and does not allow his mouth to close properly.  Consequently, he sometimes has a difficult time eating. Binky is also a runt and had a hard time holding his own in the bat colony where he lived. The facility where he resided could not care for him and was looking for a home that could provide him with the love and attention he needed. As soon as we learned about Binky we immediately offered to take him.
When Binky arrived he was very, very shy. He peeked out from behind large ferns that hang from the cage ceiling, barely venturing out to explore the  flight area. Despite his shyness, Binky almost immediately bonded with one of our larger, slightly overweight flying-foxes named Brutus. The pair have become inseparable, even sharing a hammock by day. As soon as morning hits the two snuggle in for a long days sleep; bulky Brutus on the bottom, wee Binky on top.
Binky's diet consists of grapes, pears, mangos, bananas, kiwis, figs, apples and other fruits. To accommodate his birth defect, the fruit is cut smaller than for that of the average flying fox.

Binky is now full grown and we are happy to report that he is very social and energetic. His jaw straightened as he grew and his defect is now only occasionally noticeable. With his challenges now behind him, we hope to give Binky a very long and happy life.

NOTE: To sponsor Binky through the Adopt Me! button, please enter the appropriate amount (see list below). If the Adopt-a-Bat is a gift or a school sponsorship, please remember to include the name you want listed on the adoption certificate.

New members & gift adoptions - $35.00
International new members & gift adoptions - $38.00
Existing members & school/class adoptions - $25.00

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