Rescue | Mary the Grey-headed Megabat | PATIENT OF THE WEEK | Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital
Mary the Grey-headed Flying Fox
Adult Female 570gms
Found: Mary was found entangled in fruit tree netting on a farm in Maleny, Queensland.
Transported to: The farm owner called the Australia Zoo Rescue Unit for assistance in safely removing Mary from the netting, and to transport Mary to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital for a medical examination.
Veterinary Assessment: A thorough examination under general aesthetic by Dr Rebecca confirmed that Mary, although entangled in netting and a slightly older female, was in good health. An x-ray also showed that Mary was a mother to be with two tiny pups showing up in her abdomen on the scans.
Treatment: Dr Rebecca placed Mary on heat pack and began removing the netting from her body, carefully as to not damage the thin wing membrane. Dr Rebecca administered fluids and anti-inflammatory pain relief to aid Mary's recovery before placing her in a special, upright enclosure in the Nursery. By placing Mary on a slant with her feet above her heart, it allowed Mary, who spends all of her time upside down, to rest in a comfortable and natural position.
Outcome: After three days in care with a specialised wildlife carer, Mary was released back into the wild away from any potential threats.
AZWH Fact: Physical barriers such as netting can protect crops from damage but it can also injure flying foxes and birds. Please use the right type of netting to protect both the crop and wildlife.
Found: Mary was found entangled in fruit tree netting on a farm in Maleny, Queensland.
Transported to: The farm owner called the Australia Zoo Rescue Unit for assistance in safely removing Mary from the netting, and to transport Mary to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital for a medical examination.
Veterinary Assessment: A thorough examination under general aesthetic by Dr Rebecca confirmed that Mary, although entangled in netting and a slightly older female, was in good health. An x-ray also showed that Mary was a mother to be with two tiny pups showing up in her abdomen on the scans.
Treatment: Dr Rebecca placed Mary on heat pack and began removing the netting from her body, carefully as to not damage the thin wing membrane. Dr Rebecca administered fluids and anti-inflammatory pain relief to aid Mary's recovery before placing her in a special, upright enclosure in the Nursery. By placing Mary on a slant with her feet above her heart, it allowed Mary, who spends all of her time upside down, to rest in a comfortable and natural position.
Outcome: After three days in care with a specialised wildlife carer, Mary was released back into the wild away from any potential threats.
AZWH Fact: Physical barriers such as netting can protect crops from damage but it can also injure flying foxes and birds. Please use the right type of netting to protect both the crop and wildlife.
24 Hour Wildlife Emergency Phone: 1300 369 652
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