Did you know that bats provide you with the services of pest control and plant pollination that directly benefit the food you eat, the clothes you wear, and even the liquor you drink? In fact, for example, the existence of tequila and mezcal is thanks to these mammals. Unfortunately, industrialized farming is endangering bats- and your favorite margarita. Renowned ecologist, Dr. Rodrigo Medellin, has a simple way to fix that. He has not only spent his life working to rectify the misunderstandings surrounding these important animals but also has found effective ways for us all to help conserve them.

Highlights

• What makes bats indispensable to humans?
• What's the connection between bats and agave?
• Did COVID-19 come from bats?
• What do we have to be conscious of in our transition to renewables so that they aren't a threat to bats?

 What YOU Can Do

• Ask your local liquor store, bar, and restaurant, to stock Bat Friendly™ tequila and mezcal. And choose it for home as well!*
• Talk to your friends, family, and colleagues about the amazing things bats do for us.
• Connect with bat protection organizations in your area to do citizen science.
• Buy a bat detector to learn what species of bats are flying in your area.   
• Put up a bat house on your property. They'll take care of pest control for you!

*This suggestion is meant for responsible adults of the legal drinking age. We do not advocate overconsumption or the abuse of alcohol. 

Resources

• Follow Dr. Rodrigo Medellin on Instagram & Facebook    
• Watch the Bat Man of Mexico narrated by David Attenborough
• More about the Bat Friendly™ Brand 
• Tequila Interchange Project on Instagram & Facebook     

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