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Bats are commonly considered to be carriers of disease and even associated with vampires, creating fear in the general public.

Barbara Gorecka from Poland held similar opinions until 16 years ago when, one bitterly cold January, bats began emerging from the ventilation airways into her apartment.

However, after seeking advice from a microbiologist friend who reassured her, these small mammals soon turned into a source of fascination for Gorecka.

Gorecka's so devoted to the creatures that she's now nursed more than 1,600 of them and currently has approximately three dozen receiving treatment.

Bats awoken from hibernation by warmer temperatures due to climate change, or shaken by fireworks, are weakened and in need of food.

Gorecka now possesses a network of experts and volunteers able to lend a hand with the bat home on the 9th floor of the residential building.

These days, Gorecka's eager to educate the public about her winged friends.

In schools, she passes on information about the bats and their friendly nature.

Jadwiga Romankiewicz is the deputy head of one such primary school.

Naming each of the bats in her care, Gorecka provides a specific feeding programme and a medicine plan.

It's little surprise, therefore, that she's become known as 'Bat-Mum'.

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