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Most people are frightened of bats.

They think they carry diseases or that they're like vampires!

Barbara Gorecka, from Poland, was afraid too.

Then 16 years ago, during a cold January, things started to change.

Bats began entering her apartment via the ventilation system.

A biologist friend calmed her down.

Now, they're like her children.

Gorecka's taken care of 1,600 bats and currently, around 25 need extra attention.

It's warm under her jumper, but she sometimes forgets they're there!

Increasing temperatures or sudden noises can interrupt their long winter sleep.

If this happens, the bats wake up and are weak and hungry.

Gorecka has a team of helpers and some experts who help in the bat home - her 9th floor apartment.

Gorecka hopes to inform people about bats so she visits schools to talk to children.

Jadwiga Romankiewicz is a staff member at a primary school.

Each animal is given a name, and also a diet and medicine plan.

It's no surprise that Gorecka's now known as 'Bat-Mum'.

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