Podyaka

The female of Noctule bat, who was temporarily rehabilitated in the winter of 2022, has transitioned to lifelong care. She steadfastly endured the beginning of the full-scale invasion in Kharkiv, fires, and all the horrors along with our team. Due to deformed phalanges on her left wing, resulting from a fracture, and a wrist injury, she cannot fly.

Кікі

This female of Kuhl’s bat was brought from the village of Aviatorske (Dnipropetrovsk region) on August 5, 2023, with a fractured forearm. The treatment was difficult and lengthy, requiring a splint to fix the wing. Unfortunately, the bones healed incorrectly, making flight impossible.

Таras

A male of Noctule bat, which got trapped in a “window trap” (between two window frames) through an open vent on August 30, 2023. He injured his right wrist, so he can only open his wing halfway. He endured the winter season steadfastly and is now in lifelong rehabilitation.

Аtom

Male of Noctule bat arrived from Odessa city on April 1, 2024. Has not undergone treatment but has a torn membrane between the 4th and 5th fingers. Very much wants to fly, but cannot, so we are providing him with all the conditions to make his life in our Center comfortable.

Neposyda

Male of Noctule bat. He appeared here in mid-December 2021. Due to an injury to his left wrist, he cannot fully extend his wing. He successfully survived the evacuation in 2022 and has adapted to life in our Center.

Shlopa

A male common noctule bat. He was rescued during a large-scale window replacement at V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University on November 15, 2023. He had fractures of the last phalanges of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th fingers and a swollen right eye. He underwent treatment bravely, has the ability to fly, but long and agile flights are still beyond his capacity.

Zendaya

The female common noctule bat. She arrived to us from Lutsk on October 15, 2021, with a broken left forearm. A pin was placed in her arm, but the treatment and rehabilitation were successful. Unfortunately, she cannot fly now, but she has been wintering with us wonderfully for the third year and is active in the summer.

Аrien

This female Noctule bat was thrown out of a 4th-floor window in Kharkiv on August 30, 2023. Other bats from her colony were also injured. She had a contusion and swelling on her right wrist, which prevented her wing from fully opening. Fortunately, she successfully hibernated and is now living and training.

Каmi

Female Kuhl’s bat. She came to us a day before the full-scale invasion, on February 23, 2022. She survived several relocations, fortunately, successfully. She has an injury to her left wrist, which prevents her wing from fully opening.

Korzyk

This male Kuhl’s pipistrelle came to us from the Kyiv region in December 2023. He was found with a severe injury — a traumatic amputation of the 2nd to 4th fingers on his left wing. Unfortunately, he lost the ability to fly forever. Despite this, Korzhyk adapted to his new conditions quite quickly. He is now on lifelong rehabilitation at the Center, where he can walk freely in the ecopark, socialize with other bats, and even has his favorite resting spots.

Providnytsia (Conductor)

A female Kuhl’s pipistrelle who arrived from Kryvyi Rih in January 2024. She was found at a railway station, why she got her nickname — Conductor or Providnytsia. During the first examination, it became clear that she had lost one-third of the phalanges of the 2nd and 3rd fingers on her right wing, as well as a tear of the membrane between the 5th finger and the foot. Despite this, Providnytsia showed remarkable resilience and character. She quickly adapted to her new environment, she is gentle, and remains calm during care.

Carmilla

This female common noctule was found in December 2023 in the Kharkiv Derzhprom building. She had been severely injured, resulting in the loss of fingers from 2 to 5th on her right wing, which permanently deprived her of flight. Despite this, she proved to be incredibly strong and full of life. In the spring of 2024, she gave birth to a pup, who was named Alira. In the summer, Alira successfully returned into the wild, while her mother remained with us for lifelong rehabilitation.

Piastra

A female common noctule who came to us in February 2024 from V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University together with another noctule. Both were in critical condition — severe dehydration had caused the loss of their wing tips. One of them recovered and returned to the wild, but Piastra stayed with us, as the second fingers on both her wings were the most damaged. Nevertheless, that spring she gave birth to a pup, which she nursed and taught to eat together with our bat specialists. The pup later returned into the wild, while Piastra, sadly, cannot.

Kreia

A female common noctule who arrived from Kyiv in early April 2025 with a fracture of her right forearm. The injury turned out to be so serious that the wing could not be saved, and part of it had to be amputated. However, even with only one healthy wing, the noctule adapted well to life in our Center. She uses the remaining part of her injured wing for support while moving. Often, bats with such injuries cannot live comfortably even in captivity, yet this unique noctule feels safe and content.

Ranida

A female common noctule came to us from V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University in April 2024 in a severely dehydrated state. The tips of her wings had dried out, so amputation was necessary. In the spring of 2025, she surprised us by giving birth to twins! One pup grew strong and successfully returned to the wild, while the other stayed with us — it was weaker and developed more slowly. Now, mother and her pup live together under the attentive care of our specialists.

Anfisa

This female Serotine bat was found in an electronics store warehouse in Khrarkiv in November 2023 with a large wound on her right wrist. We treated her for nearly six months. Although the wound has completely healed, she will never be able to fly again — scar tissue on her right wing prevents it from fully unfolding. Anfisa remains in our Center for lifelong rehabilitation.

Bagel

A male Serotine bat named Bagel arrived from Kyiv in April 2024. During examination, he was found to have severe injuries — complex fractures of the phalanges of the 2nd and 3rd fingers on both wings. Thanks to the efforts of our veterinarians and his own resilience, the healing process went well. However, the damage left scars and deformities, so Bagel can no longer fly.

Crow

A female common noctule arrived from Kyiv on January 29, 2024. She had been fighting for her life against a crow, when people noticed and rescued her. She lost part of one of the main muscles in her right wing. Although she can no longer lift herself into the air, Crow remains very active — a brave fighter who continues her rehabilitation with us. Every day she proves that true strength doesn’t always require flight.

Daphne

A female common noctule named Daphne came from V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University in November 2023. After hibernation, her body suffered a severe breakdown: her fingers, feet, and tail became inflamed, and she eventually lost her claws. Despite that, she turned out to be an incredibly strong mother — in spring 2024 she gave birth to twins, both of whom were later released into the wild. Daphne can fly perfectly well, but she cannot land: without claws to grip a surface, every landing is more like a fall. In the wild, this is a critical issue, so Daphne cannot be released.

Kozachka

A female common noctule arrived from Dnipro in January 2024 with a large wound on her left forearm. Because of her energy and boldness, she was named Kozachka (“The Cossack Girl”). Due to muscle damage, she will never fly again. Still, she is lively, curious, and watches everything around her with great interest. In the wild, her injury would have been fatal, but at the Center she is safe. Kozachka is a true little heroine.

Laszlo

A male serotine bat came to us from Kharkiv in April 2024 after being attacked by a cat. During the fight, he sustained a serious wound on his wrist and multiple fractures of the fingers on his right wing, leaving him unable to fly. Laszlo also has a unique feature — a large black spot on his lower lip.

Nadja

A female common noctule arrived from V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University in December 2023. She has a calm temperament — gentle and well-behaved, a true beauty. Unfortunately, due to an injury affecting fingers 2 through 5 on her left wing, Nadia cannot fly. However, in the spring of 2025, she gave birth to a pup that we successfully released into the wild in the summer. Nadja remains under our care at the Center, safe and comfortable.

Ate

A female serotine bat arrived in March 2024 from a volunteer in Poltava. She was in poor condition, with numerous wounds on her wing membranes and across the entire tail area. Over time, her health got worse — the skin, fingers, and internal organs damaged. Ate also lost her fur for a while, which grew back later. After stabilization, a partial tail amputation was necessary. Our veterinarians put a great effort into her treatment, and now she is under the attentive care of our rehabilitation specialists.

Ozzy

A male serotine bat came to us from Poltava in August 2024. Upon examination, we discovered a large abscess in his left armpit, which made it painful for him to open his wing. Even after successful treatment, he remained unable to fly due to serious damage to the membranes of his right wing. On the day the world said goodbye to Ozzy Osbourne, we decided to name this bat in his honor. Thus, he became a small living tribute to a great legend — a tiny bat with a mighty symbolic name.

Raphael

A female common noctule arrived from Poltava in January 2025. She came from the same colony that made national news — the one of 1,500 bats thrown from an eighth-floor window during winter. Raphael suffered closed fractures of the 2nd, 3rd, and 5th fingers on her right wing. At first, we hoped she would regain her ability to fly, but sadly that did not happen. During treatment, we had daily “battles” with Raphael’s stubbornness — she kept removing her splints and protesting during medical care. In spring 2025, we discovered she was pregnant. After giving birth to twins, she became calmer. Sadly, she wouldn’t be able to fly anymore. Her pups were released into the wild, but she remained with us at the Center.

Candy

A female common noctule arrived from Dnipro in early April 2024. During tree cutting, she was struck by a chainsaw and suffered severe injuries — open fractures of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th fingers on her left wing. The fingers had to be amputated, so she can no longer fly. Later, we found out she was pregnant with twins. One pup grew healthy and was released into the wild, while the other stayed with us due to developmental issues. Thus, Candy became not only our ward but also the mother of another “special” resident of the Center.

Sally

This female parti-colored bat was found in Kyiv on September 22, 2024, with a closed fracture of her left forearm. For treatment, she was transferred to Kharkiv, but the fracture worsened and partial amputation of the forearm was necessary. Sally is a typical parti-colored bat, very talkative and with a strong personality. She has now successfully adapted to her limitations. As a parti-colored bat, she is also remarkably beautiful — with her two-toned fur and charming little face.

Kuhl

A male Kuhl’s pipistrelle arrived from Kyiv on November 29, 2023, with an open fracture of the 5th finger on his right wing. Treatment took a long time — we had high hopes for recovery, but unfortunately the wing’s shape changed due to complications, and he will never fly again. Nevertheless, Kuhl remains strong and active. He cannot return to the wild, but he has already adapted well to his new environment and feels much calmer and more confident.