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‘You can thank bats for tequila’ and other juicy tidbits as B.C. bats emerge

  • B.C. is home to 15 of Canada's 18 bat species, with nine found on Vancouver Island, as reported by Julianna Laposa-Wilde from the Southern Vancouver Island Bat Program.
  • Bats emerge from hibernation in caves and trees, with reports received by Habitat Acquisition Trust about their unusual locations.
  • The agency monitors for white nose syndrome, a fungus harming bat populations across North America, emphasizing that while it doesn't affect humans, caution is advised around bats, stated Laposa-Wilde.
  • Bats play a vital role in pollination, moving between plants like banana and agave.
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Sicamous Eagle Valley News broke the news in Salmon Arm, Canada on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
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