BATS ARE AMAZING MAMMALS

Bats are essential to our survival:

  • As natural pest control

  • As pollinators

  • As seed dispersers.

There are over 1,500 species of bats in the world, or approximately 20% of all known mammal species.

  • Bats are naturally immune to many viruses and cancers.

  • Bats exhibit immense diversity and play crucial roles in our ecosystems.

  • Bats provide natural pest control (including eating mosquitos).

  • Bats are active pollinators (pollinating over 300 species of fruits).

  • Bats help with diverse ecosystems by dispersing seeds.

  • The Mexican free-tail bat is the fastest mammal on our planet. They can fly up to 100/mph.

  • Bats help regrow sensitive ecosystems by dispersing seeds.

Learn more about bats from one of our partners:

Bat Conservation International