Juvenile Barbastelle bat (Barbastella barbastellus) found weak and unable to fly, being offered a Waxworm at the bat rescue centre, Barnstaple, UK

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Barbastelle bat (Barbastella barbastellus) a rare bat in the UK, being offered a Waxworm by Samantha Pickering at the bat rescue centre at her home, Barnstaple, Devon, UK, October. Model released.

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Size: 5000px × 3333px
Location: King's Tawton, Barnstaple, Devon, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Upton / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: Yes

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