609 reactions · 95 shares | 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 | Facebook

We heard that today is World Wildlife Day. How could we just pick one #MondayMood with so many amazing bat species to appreciate? 🌎❤️🦇 With more than 1,400 different species (and counting), bats make up 20% of all known mammals. They live on nearly every corner of the globe and occupy several food niches. The diversity of bat species is incredible! Bats are one of the world's most important mammals. They are essential to ecosystem health, rainforests, and global economies. Humans need bats for