Hi Good day to all,

I recently heard that there is a species of Nectar eating bats that are endangered b/c of Agave Syrup harvesting whether for food or tequila making I am not sure.

this is the site I found
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/wild/species/mexl…
does anyone else know anything about this I love agave and do not want to give it up but also dont want to hurt an endangered species only food source.

Thanks

Peace

I have read reports that the Mexican Long-Nosed Bat
and the Lesser Long-Nosed Bat are declining. It seems
to be a combination of causes. One cause is the harvesting
of agave for liquor and as a sweetner. Another cause is
the destruction of roosting sites. I have also read reports
that say the fence on U.S./Mexico border is also a
threat. Not just to bats, but many other animals and plants.

Here is an article that mentions the threat the U.S./ Mexico fence has
on the environment…

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/ar…

Here is an article I appreciate…it explains why we
should me concerned.

Pollinators’ Decline Called Threat To Crop

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/ar…