Oct 25, 2024
Happy bat week! Let’s give thanks to these adorable creatures of the night!
Happy Bat Week! I agree!
Your bat is the Lesser Long-Nosed Bat (Leptonycterius yerbabuenae)!
This bat, which is known for having a long nose (shocker) and tongue, this bat is one of the primary pollinators of the agave plant, which is the basis for tequila and other popular, similar liquors. They also pollinate saguaro and organ pipe cacti, making them the foremost pollinators of night-blooming cacti. Basically, these guys are doing a lot. They have a very low metabolic rate which allows them to tolerate high desert temperatures. They do not hibernate or enter torpor, but migrate to warmer climes as needed.