The bats that were saved from the winter storm were able to return to their homes in Texas last night. As the storm brought a blast of cold air down to the Lone Star State, the bats almost froze to death.
Mexican free-tailed bats began to fall from their roosts.
According to the Houston Humane Society, Mexican Free-tailed bats began to fall from their roosts on December 22nd. The tiny bats plummeted to the pavement at one colony under the bridge. The bats may have died on the pavement. The animals don't have a lot of body fat to keep themselves warm.
The Houston Human Society launched a bat rescue initiative at two colonies. You can watch the videos on the Houston Humane Society's Facebook page. The group said that most of the bats have survived. They saved 1,544 bats by December 26.
The Houston Humane Society said in a post that most of the bats only needed heat support and hydration to start their systems. They will be held until the weather warms up and they can be let go.
The weather was perfect for their release. The public is invited to watch the bats return to their roost. The bats were brought under the bridge. The colony at the Pearland Fite Road Bridge was returned hundreds of times.
The Houston Humane Society is prepared for any future weather disasters. The Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition is trying to raise money for a new building.
"That would really help with these situations as we continue to see these strange weather patterns come through," Mary Warwick said in a video posted to Facebook. The video was shot in her attic, where she kept many of the bats that were rescued. She said that more space was needed to rehabilitate the bats.
The Mexican free-tailed bat is the most common type of bat in Texas. They migrate North to give birth and raise their young in big colonies by early spring when winters are over. The bats prefer caves for their warm and humid homes, but they can also be found in bridges and tunnels as well.
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