It’s spooky season now, but one of the scariest things happening is actually the possible extinction of certain kinds of bats! Even though we think of these furry winged creatures as harbingers of fright, in truth, they’re some of our dearest friends. Because of their nutritious fertilizer-poop and excellent work spreading seeds and pollinating flowers, we’re able to grow coffee, chocolate, and pumpkins. On top of that, they also eat mosquitos, meaning they’re like natural — and way more effective — citronella!
But right now, the noctural echolocators are in danger. A strange and mysterious disease called white-nose syndrome is murdering our flying friends. This gray-white fungus starts growing on the tips of bats’ noses and grows over the rest of their faces, slowing dooming them forever. In addition, human construction is tearing up natural bat habitats, destroying their homes and communities. The impending downfall of affected bats is so concerning that certain species are even being protected by the U.S. government under the Endangered Species Act. But as we all know, Trump and his animal-hating cronies are hell-bent on destroying this act. We can’t let them win! Demand that the U.S. federal government do more to save our precious bat friends. Tell the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to double-down on protecting bats under the Endangered Species Act.