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Bats, let's face it, are kind of creepy. But they're vitally important, not only to their ecosystems, but also to local economies.
There are more than 1,200 different bat species in existence, and about two-thirds of them eat insects. By chowing down on bugs, they provide free pest-control services that save farmers tons of cash — in the billions of dollars, according to one estimate — in crop damage and insecticide costs.
That's great for farmers, but also good for the bats. The services they render give people an economic incentive to protect them and their environments. There are...
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