Did you know Nebraska is home to 13 different species of bats? While many view bats as a nuisance or creepy critters of the night, bats are extremely beneficial to our environment! Between consuming copious amounts of insects each night (up to 125% of their body weight in some cases) and use of their guano (bat poop) as fertilizer, these flying mammals play a significant role in Nebraska’s diverse ecosystems! Check out the links below to learn more about what species of bats live in Nebraska, the function of a Bat Box and how to build your own, along with other interesting facts about this unique flighted mammal!
https://www.nebats.org/ne/species-profiles/
http://magazine.outdoornebraska.gov/2015/08/10-things-about-beautiful-beneficial-bats/
https://www.nwf.org/Garden-for-Wildlife/Cover/Build-a-Bat-House
http://www.batcon.org/resources/getting-involved/bat-houses