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June 4, 2020

Are Bats Dangerous?

By Andes Amazon Fund
Enrique Ortiz

Commentary written for AAF grantee Mongabay by Enrique Ortiz

The reputation of the bat has suffered due to COVID-19, but this misunderstood species plays a critical role in our collective well-being.

Did you know that without bats there would be no bananas or mangoes on our tables?

Keep reading for more about how bats contribute to our world.

For the full article on Mongabay, please click below.

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