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Warmth in my mom's arms


Warmth in my mom's arms
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Copyright: Sindhu Ramchandran (Sindhur) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 13 W: 0 N: 53] (421)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-12-10
Categories: Mammals
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/160 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-12-10 1:49
Viewed: 675
Points: 8
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Today morning after my classes when I went for my walk with the camera, I came across 5 bats roosting on a tree. As I was trying to get some photos, this little juvenile bat got disturbed and peeped out of his mom's arms. This put a huge smile on my face and hope it does to all who see it. I have some information from the net about bats that I want to share At birth, newborn bats weigh between 10 and 30% of their mother's weight, putting a large energetic strain on pregnant females. All newborn bats are completely dependent on their mothers for both protection and nourishment. Aside from the few monogamous bat species, where males contribute to feeding and protecting young, all parental care in bats is provided by females. Some males defend feeding territories for their harems, thereby contributing indirectly to the survival of their young after birth. Bats cannot fly when they are born, so young bats either remain in the roost while their mothers forage, or cling to their mothers' during flight. Females of many species form maternity colonies while they are lactating and rearing young. When the young are left in the roost as the mother forages, they cluster together to keep warm. Upon their return, mothers and their respective infants can identify each other by their vocalizations and scent, and thus can successfully reunite. In some species, females will communally care for young, with "babysitters" caring for the cluster of young while their roost-mates forage. Juveniles grow quickly and can usually fly within 2 to 4 weeks of birth. They are weaned shortly thereafter. Thus, lactation is relatively short, but metabolically demanding. (Hill and Smith, 1984)

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Hello Sindhu Ramchandran,
A different kinda photgraphy!!Good capture of these bats with a nice composition and details.POV is perfect and good notes shared. well done,
TFS,
mukundh

Hello Sindhu,
Beautiful capture of these bats in embrace.
Details are very good.
Do you know what species they are ?
Great shot anyway.
Cheers
Steve

  • Great 
  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2008-12-10 3:28]

Hello Sindhu, Welcome back. Hope all well at your end. Nice shot and super eye catch. Perfect. Ganesh

nice family, TFS Ori

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