In Mexico, there are 138 different species of bats, 38 of them are categorized “at risk” by the Mexican norm.
Bats are efficient to combat large amounts of harmful insects considered as agricultural pests, so the National Commission of Natural Protected Areas (CONANP), seeks to create a sanctuary for the species.
The National Commissioner of Protected Natural Areas, Alejandro del Mazo Maza, recognized the importance of the ecosystem services that bats provide to our nation and, and the great importance of the preservation of the caves where this species inhabit, since these caves are vital in their life cycle. The Commissioner assured that the protection of these animals must be a priority for Mexico.
The Conanp, in collaboration with experts of the Institute of Ecology of UNAM and of civil associations like Bioconciencia A.C. and Pronatura A. C., identified 7 caves throughout the country, which protection is essential for the survival of this species and to guarantee the benefits that are received from these animals.
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