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PRO/AH/EDR> White nose syndrome, bats – North America (08): (GA)
White nose syndrome -- United StatesThe loss of bats can contribute to widespread ecological effects. Bats help:- Control insects: A little brown bat can eat its weight in insects in a night; 1 million bats can consume nearly 700 tons a year.- Enrich cave ecosystems- Feed other animals: Wildlife varying from owls to raccoons prey on bats.- Pollinate plants and disperse seeds: More than 300 species of fruit, including mangoes, depend on bats for pollination.- Benefit science: Research on bats has Read more [...]
