Bats
Bats are cool
Bats are the only true flying mammals. There are over 1,400 species of bats, and they can be found on nearly every part of the planet. Not only are they cute, they are also important...
Studying how bats use echolocation has helped scientists develop navigational aids for the blind. Without bats’ pollination, seed dispersal, and pest control we wouldn’t have bananas, avocados, mangoes, agave, or cacao… that’s right, bats bring us tequila and chocolate!
Found a bat in need of help?
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Do not handle it with bare hands! Bats can carry rabies.
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Here's a map of worldwide rescues and temporary care instructions.
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Bats should never be kept as pets: Here's why.
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Especially since protecting from predators just requires having some dogs. It is easily achievable and not very expensive for the services provided. Wolves contribute to the ecosystem and should be allowed to live.
In some cases, just getting fences.
I recall seeing someone complain that their sheep had been hurt, but there were no fences. They were talking about how expensive that was, but there are groups that will help you subsidise them, and get them installed. It feels to me like they just don't really care about their animals and shouldn't have them to begin with.
I’m sympathetic to the fact that it is a cost and I agree that it is absolutely worth incurring. It’s kind of crazy that fences are not required in the first place. How are you keeping your animals on your land otherwise? That should be a normal level of responsibility.
Yeah, I agree. The way I see it, the fence would be part of the cost, similar to feed or vet costs. Not having one feels to me like it's rather neglectful. To then go and blame the wolves... It just doesn't sit right with me.