Help Feed Sick and Injured Wildlife

by Scales Conservation Fund NPC
Help Feed Sick and Injured Wildlife
Help Feed Sick and Injured Wildlife
Help Feed Sick and Injured Wildlife
Help Feed Sick and Injured Wildlife
Help Feed Sick and Injured Wildlife
Help Feed Sick and Injured Wildlife
Help Feed Sick and Injured Wildlife
Help Feed Sick and Injured Wildlife
Help Feed Sick and Injured Wildlife
Help Feed Sick and Injured Wildlife
Help Feed Sick and Injured Wildlife
Help Feed Sick and Injured Wildlife
Help Feed Sick and Injured Wildlife
Help Feed Sick and Injured Wildlife
Help Feed Sick and Injured Wildlife
Help Feed Sick and Injured Wildlife
Help Feed Sick and Injured Wildlife
Help Feed Sick and Injured Wildlife
Help Feed Sick and Injured Wildlife
Help Feed Sick and Injured Wildlife
Help Feed Sick and Injured Wildlife
Help Feed Sick and Injured Wildlife
Help Feed Sick and Injured Wildlife
Help Feed Sick and Injured Wildlife
Help Feed Sick and Injured Wildlife
Help Feed Sick and Injured Wildlife

Project Report | Mar 4, 2025
Hitch's Journey - A Second Chance for a Little Free-Tailed Bat

By Amy Aucamp-Clark | Campaign Manager

Hitch
Hitch

Thanks to you, another little life has been saved! Meet Hitch, a tiny free-tailed bat who found himself on an unexpected adventure. His story is proof of the real difference your donations make in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.

Hitch’s Unexpected Safari

During the holiday season, Hitch fell from the roof of a resort chalet and couldn’t get back up. Like any smart little bat, he found a cozy hiding spot and waited for his mom to fetch him. But things didn’t go as planned! The tourists staying in the chalet packed up and unknowingly took him along for the ride. When they reached their next destination and opened their luggage, there he was, the tiniest, most unexpected stowaway! Luckily, the tourists did the right thing and reached out for help, setting Hitch on a new path.

A New Home at ReWild

Hitch was taken to ReWild, where he found a safe and comfortable home with other bats. He got a cozy roost, a foster mom, and all the milk he could drink! Now, he’s growing into a strong young bat. Though he’s still attached to his milk formula, he’s started nibbling on mealworms, an important step toward becoming independent.

Getting Ready for the Wild

Free-tailed bats are amazing aerial hunters, catching insects mid-flight. Before Hitch can return to the wild, he needs to build his strength and master his flying skills. He’ll spend time in the large flight enclosures, getting fit and practicing his hunting techniques to make sure he’s ready for life outside.

With your continued support, we can help more animals like Hitch get a second chance. Thank you for being part of this mission!

Hitch enjoying his milk
Hitch enjoying his milk
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By Amy Aucamp-Clark | Campaign Manager

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Scales Conservation Fund NPC

Location: Hoedspruit, Limpopo - South Africa
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Twitter: @scalesnpc
Project Leader:
Amy Aucamp-Clark
Hoedspruit , Limpopo South Africa

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