Tag: bats

Bracken Cave Preserve

Bracken Cave is the summer home of more than 20 million Mexican free-tailed bats, making it the world’s largest bat colony and one of the largest concentrations of mammals on earth. The emergence of these millions of bats is an unforgettable sight. Our Bracken bat flight season schedule will be on our website in April.🦇

Agave + Bats: A Vital Relationship

Agaves are an essential source of food and habitat for several migratory bat species. An increased demand for tequila and mezcal means that agaves are often harvested before they bloom, leaving bats hungry. Bat Conservation International is leading a new initiative to sustainably feed bats and restore their natural habitat of wild agave.