17 April: International Bat Appreciation Day
On International Bat Appreciation Day, attention turns to one of nature’s most overlooked yet essential species and the critical role they play in ecosystems worldwide. Bats are often associated with fear and superstition, cast as villains, when in reality they are nature’s unsung heroes. As keystone species, they are vital to global ecological health, helping to enhance biodiversity, and deliver services that support human health, African economies, and rural livelihoods.
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