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One-week-old Cruella the baby long eared bat, who is being hand reared at the Secret World Wildlife Rescue, Somerset, Britain - 30 Jul 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features ( 1214091d )
Batty About Baby
Her name is Cruella and she has rather unusual looks, but that hasn't stopped this tiny little bat from stealing the hearts of staff at a wildlife sanctuary in Somerset.
The one-week-old long eared bat is currently being cared for by staff at the Secret World Wildlife Rescue centre.
She was discovered abandoned on the ground in Minehead by a member of the public.
It is believed that her mother may have dropped her during flight.
Thankfully she came through the ordeal without injury and is now being hand reared.
Currently, the youngster's large ears, which give her species its name, sit on the side of her head.
The resulting look means Cruella bears a passing resemblance to a gremlin from the 1984 film of the same name.
However, as she continues to grow her ears will eventually sit on top of her head.
Cruella will undergo rehabilitation at the Secret World rescue centre before being released into the wild.
Debbie O'Keefe, of Secret World, said: "The biggest challenge is getting her to self feed and keep muscle condition to sustain flight for long periods of time".
It is thought that Cruella will be able to fly within four weeks and she will be set free at the end of the summer.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
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