There are almost 1,000 kinds of bats, nearly a quarter of all mammal species, and the come in an amazing variety, even including kinds that are snow white, bright orange, or that have striped faces. Most live in tropical rain forests, though at least a few probably live in your home town! Bats are highly beneficial, catching huge numbers of insect pests, pollinating flowers, and carrying seeds to new locations. However, mostly because so many people still fear and persecute them out of ignorance, bats now rank among America`s most endangered animals!

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