To protect biodiversity, researchers say we need to bring the wild back into our farmlands.

With a body the size of a fist and wings that span more than a foot, the big brown bat must gorge on 6,000 to 8,000 bugs a night to maintain its stature. This mighty appetite can be a boon to farmers battling crop-eating pests.

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Posted on October 21, 2018 11:18 AM by biohexx1