Social Media
Binky
Binky
is an African straw-colored fruit bat (Eidolon helvum) born with a birth defect to his lower jaw. His lower jaw extended to the side and dis not allow his mouth to close properly. Consequently, he had a difficult time eating. Binky was also a runt and had a hard time holding his own in the bat colony where he lived before coming to Bat World Sanctuary. The facility where he was born 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 w
e 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.
To sponsor Binky by fax or mail, go to our Adopt-a-Bat/Membership form.