Congress Ave Bats Feed on a Diverse Buffet of Insects
December 4, 2024
On warm summer evenings, as the hum of insects fills the air, it’s common to hear someone exclaim, “We could use some bats to handle
When most people think of pollinators, fluffy bees and beautiful butterflies fluttering around in the afternoon sun, often come to mind. However, one of the most overlooked pollinators has whole industries relying on them to pollinate their crops during the night shift – bats.
Pollinating bats are often drawn to flowers that are not brightly colored – usually white or pale flowers. The nectar of these flowers attracts bats and while they’re enjoying a sweet, nourishing snack, they’re also getting covered in pollen to spread to the next flower they head to for more nourishment. Bats also carry more pollen farther than any other pollinators. So, next time you’re eating a banana or adding some agave to sweeten your tea, be sure to thank a bat for their hard work.
You can find these bat pollination pictures and more in our photo gallery. Our photos are available for you to use and share, thanks to our generous members and supporters. Please feel free to purchase and share to educate others on the importance of bats.
And… Click here to read about our work with National Geographic to help educate people on bat pollination!
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On warm summer evenings, as the hum of insects fills the air, it’s common to hear someone exclaim, “We could use some bats to handle
Thanks to all the Join the Nightlife: Bats and Agriculture attendees who joined us out in the field this year! Guests got hands-on experience with
Supporter and friend of MTBC, Australian conservation and animal welfare photojournalist Doug Gimesy, had his images recognized in two categories at the recent Siena International
Fieldwork requires a lot of equipment, but photography requires even more! During our June 2024 photography workshop, we transported over 100 lbs. of equipment —
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Michael Lazari Karapetian has over twenty years of investment management experience. He has a degree in business management, is a certified NBA agent, and gained early experience as a money manager for the Bank of America where he established model portfolios for high-net-worth clients. In 2003 he founded Lazari Capital Management, Inc. and Lazari Asset Management, Inc. He is President and CIO of both and manages over a half a billion in assets. In his personal time he champions philanthropic causes. He serves on the board of Moravian College and has a strong affinity for wildlife, both funding and volunteering on behalf of endangered species.