Lesser long-nosed bat ( Leptonycteris yerbabuenae ) feeding on Agave flower. L. yerbabuenae has been listed as vulnerable species.
Bats fertilize the agave plant which is the source of tequila. Bats also pollinate more than 300 species of fruits such as durian, mangoes, cashew, figs, balsa, dates, kapok and others.
Photo credit: Roberta Olenick
Neil Jun Lobite shared a post with Bat Ecology, Evolution and Conservation
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