The world’s more than 1,400 bat species play vital roles in ecosystems, from eating insects, to pollinating plants, and dispersing seeds. Bats are connected to humans and ecosystems in many ways, and all are affected when one link is removed from the chain. | Bat Conservation International

It’s #InternationalBatAppreciationDay! There are many ways you can support bats like by reducing pesticide use, leaving natural roosting habitat like dead or decaying trees up, respecting cave closures to avoid disturbing hibernating bats, & more! Learn about bats: https://dfnd.us/4cZWteQ 🦇 | Defenders of Wildlife

Rush hour at the world's largest bat colony🦇🦇🦇 Millions of Mexican Free-tailed Bats emerge from Bracken Cave Preserve near San Antonio. Bats give birth in June, with pups starting to fly in early August. The colony consumes up to 140 tons of insects each night! Visitation is through Bat Conservation International | Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine