Bats are the only true flying mammals. There are over 1,400 species of bats, and they can be found on nearly every part of the planet. Not only are they cute, they are also important...
Studying how bats use echolocation has helped scientists develop navigational aids for the blind. Without bats’ pollination, seed dispersal, and pest control we wouldn’t have bananas, avocados, mangoes, agave, or cacao… that’s right, bats bring us tequila and chocolate!
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Please note that I found some reports of agave plants pollinated during the day, but most reputable source tend to agree that they are primarily pollinated during the night and primarily by bats, although there are other pollinators like moths.
Did they just shove a bat into a flower that's been cut in half?
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They probably didn't have to shove it if the bat was hungry, they stick their noses pretty far into the flowers.
Bats are so damned cute
I was always for biodiversity, but now I really like bats as well.
They save billions in pest control for agriculture, not to mention preserve biodiversity in flora. Such cool creatures!
