We're batty about bats! /＼^._.^／ Called creepy, scary and spooky, bats often get a bad rap. These little creatures are an important species that impact our daily lives in ways we might not even realize -- from pollinating our favorite fruits to eating pesky insects to inspiring medical marvels. We’re celebrating #BatWeek and the heroes of the night with 13 awesome bat facts: http://on.doi.gov/bats | U.S. Department of the Interior

Bats aren't spooky, they're awesome! Bats help protect our environment and crops by controlling insect populations, dispersing seeds, pollinating plants and distributing nutrients. AND they're cute! Have you ever had a chance to see a bat up close? Check 'em out and learn more about bats with CDFW Statewide Coordinator for Small Mammal Conservation Katrina Smith in this video that celebrates bats during Bat Week and Halloween. Like many mammals, bats can carry rabies but if you give them space,