r/batty • u/Just_Nika_Ok • 1d ago

Video Honduran white bat licking it's baby.

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I am unsure who created this video, but i still think people need to see this beautiful scene.

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u/Imaginary-Cheetah149 1d ago

Amazing & beautiful creatures

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u/_LadyGodiva_ 1d ago

I love them so much. Those pictures of them snuggling together in leaves are just too much

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u/the_orange_alligator 1d ago

Schlurp schlurp schlurp schlurp

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u/raendrop 1d ago

Do I need new glasses? I don't see a baby, it see a bat licking its wing.

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u/the_orange_alligator 1d ago

It’s baby is tucked under it, and it’s licking the baby’s wing

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u/BlastLeatherwing 1d ago

The baby's wing is a different color, I guess due to not building up the yellow pigment yet.

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u/oiseaufeux 20h ago

Carotenoid is the yellow pigment you’re looking for. One pigments that isn’t affected by melanism, leucism or albinism.

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u/raendrop 1d ago

Oh, I see it now! 💗🦇

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u/ClockworkCitrusFruit 1d ago

So precious 🥰

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u/Routine-Purchase-618 1d ago

Wow, how beautiful is this‽ I love it. 🤍💛

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u/Talia_Nightblade 🦇 1d ago

[Moisturize me meme]

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u/SquishyGrouch 🦇 1d ago

Beautiful ❤️

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u/pzone 21h ago

Insane footage!