{"product_id":"the-flying-fox-keepers-handbook-tamara-patton-9798243051279","title":"The Flying Fox Keeper's Handbook: A Complete Guide to Care, Behavior, health, feeding, ownership, management, and Conservation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlying foxes are not \"just big bats.\"\u003c\/b\u003e They are intelligent, highly social fruit and nectar feeders whose lives are built around flight, complex roost relationships, and a delicate balance of temperature, hydration, nutrition, and calm routine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE FLYING FOX KEEPER'S HANDBOOK\u003c\/b\u003e is a practical, welfare-first guide designed for licensed sanctuaries, wildlife rehabilitation, zoological programs, and serious readers who want a realistic look at responsible care. It emphasizes legal compliance, permits, verified documentation, and ethical decision-making. It does not encourage illegal capture, unlicensed possession, or improper trade.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside you will learn how to: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand flying fox biology, behavior, and why their social needs matter in captivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan housing that supports flight, safe roosting, ventilation, humidity balance, and enrichment layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a diet and feeding routine around nocturnal rhythms, variety, hygiene, and safe food choices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose and assess a flying fox responsibly, including health cues and compatibility considerations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle and interact using low-stress methods that protect delicate wings and build trust over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot early health warning signs and prevent common problems through routine and stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproach breeding basics (where appropriate) with welfare and responsible policy first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep ethics and conservation responsibility central, including strict no-release and biosecurity thinking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you want a grounded guide that treats flying foxes as wildlife first and keeps care, safety, compliance, and conservation responsibility at the center, this handbook offers a clear path from setup to long-term stewardship.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote: \u003c\/i\u003e Laws vary by location. This book is educational and does not replace veterinary or legal advice. Always follow local regulations and work with qualified professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tamara Patton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798243051279\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/09\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 142\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.44lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d","brand":"Tamara Patton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49083965604095,"sku":"9798243051279","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-flying-fox-keepers-handbook-tamara-patton-9798243051279","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}