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Bats are surrounded by stigma and we arent entirely sure why. Perhaps its because of their ominous affiliation with Bram Stokers Count Dracula (who could shape-shift into and control the minds of bats), an association that struck fear in the hearts of readers and movie-goers for over a century a fear that was endlessly perpetuated by pop cultural icons like Bruce Wayne and Ace Ventura. Or perhaps its that theyre so dark and mysterious and unique, which maybe makes people think theyre scary or evil or weird.
Whatever the cause, we think its time to restore honor to perhaps the most integral members of any (and pretty much every) ecosystem on earth: Bats.
Via Windsor Public Library
In observance of National Bat Appreciation Day, which happens each year on April 17, weve compiled the seven best reasons to love and appreciate bats each and every day. Check it out:
1. Theyre Conservationists
Bats play an important function in their various ecosystems. More than 550 plant species reportedly depend on bat pollination to procreate. Bats like the lesser long-nosed bat feed on the fruit and nectar of various species of cacti, and help pollinate the plants as the mosey from cactus to cactus.
MUCH more at link.
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If You Don’t Like Bats, These 7 Facts Will Turn Your World Upside-Down (Original Post)
Omaha Steve
Apr 2015
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Autumn
(45,120 posts)1. Bats are wonderful and beautiful creatures. They are stunning in flight.
Stuart G
(38,453 posts)2. Bats are helpful in many ways..k and r.
They eat a lot of insects we don't like . They get a bad rap in my opinion
passiveporcupine
(8,175 posts)3. K&R
Bats are one of my favorite critters