Study shows that island bats are valuable allies for farmers

Credit: Ricardo Rocha Laurel Forest, Madeira Island, Portugal. But up to now, the specific diets of island-dwelling bat species have been poorly studied. Ricardo Rocha conducting field work, credit: Ricardo Rocha. Ricardo Rocha conducting field work, credit: Ricardo Rocha. As this study demonstrates, encouraging bats can be mutually beneficial for both conservation aims and supporting island agricultural communities.