Bats!

When you think creatures of the night, bats are probably one of the first ones that pop into your head.

Over the years bats have gotten a pretty bad reputation for being scary and bringers of disease. Which is pretty sad, because bats are actually pretty awesome. They are a very important part of their ecosystem, and do a lot of great things for us humans.

Did you know that bats are pollinators? They also do something great during the summer months, they eat mosquitos and other pesky bugs. Plus, bats can be pretty cute as well.

For today’s adventure, we’re going to check out some cool facts about bats and how important they are for the world around us.

Because people think bats are scary and bring disease, bats haven’t been treated very well by humans. Now, the world’s bat population is starting to be in trouble. Many scientists and naturalists are making it their mission to spread the word about bats and the important role they play in nature.