Bringing Back Bats From the Brink of Extinction
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Ecologist Dr. Rodrigo Medellín is one of the most vocal and well-known advocates for the protection of bats and bat habitats. Rodrigo fell in love with bats when he held one for the first time at the age of 13 and today he is known as the “Bat Man of Mexico”.He is especially known for making significant contributions to taking the lesser long-nosed bat off the endangered list in Mexico and the U.S. The lesser long-nosed bat, found in northern Mexico and the southwestern United States, is one of just three bat species in North America that are responsible for pollinating cacti and agave plants across the continent. Follow Rodrigo* IG:@batmanmedellin* YouTube: @Rodrigo Medellin* Researchgate: Dr. Rodrigo MedellinFollow Breaking Green Ceilings* IG - @breaking_green_ceilings
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