Some folks are quick to dismiss bats as simply ‘scary’ (and the association with Halloween doesn’t help things). But during Bat Appreciation Month, consider their valuable contributions to the ecosystem. Bats around the world help to control bug populations (including agricultural pests), pollinate important plants, and disperse seeds–helping to regenerate lands that have been overharvested or otherwise damaged. In fact, what’s truly scary is how much we’d miss bats if they were gone. In North America, a disease called white-nose syndrome has killed millions of bats since it was identified in 2006–and scientists are working hard to find a way to help bats recover. One easy way to help bats is to build or buy a bat box for your property, and provide them with a safe space to roost.
A species worth defending
Today in History
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A sea of swirling stone
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We stand with Ukraine
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All eyes on moths
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Panda Day
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An emerald isle of the Emerald Isle
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Is this Minecraft headquarters?
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A sleeping green giant
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1, 1, 2, 3: It s Fibonacci Day!
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Indigenous Peoples Day
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There’s a dog in there somewhere
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Mount Pico, Portugal
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Adorably evolutionary sea sheep
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Women s suffrage at 100
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On the wings of the Wright brothers
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A festival of colors
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Autumn in the cypress swamp
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Let s face it: It s World Emoji Day
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Taking the scenic route
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Ancient art in the Amazon
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Watson Lake in Granite Dells, Arizona
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Almond trees in full bloom, California
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Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
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Time for brass bands and beer
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A palace for the public
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National Hammock Day
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Sea fireflies at the seashore
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20 years later
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Frog Month
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Zion National Park, Utah
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Jane’s Carousel delights