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Bats are the second largest order of mammals after the rodents, representing about 20% of all classified mammal species worldwide. Bats are present throughout most of the world, with the exception of extremely cold regions. They perform the vital ecological roles of pollinating flowers and dispersing fruit seeds; many tropical plant species depend entirely on bats for the distribution of their seeds. Bats are economically important, as they consume insect pests, reducing the need for pesticides.
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Evening bats
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False vampire bats
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Free-tailed bats
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Fruit bats
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Horseshoe bats
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Leaf-nosed bats
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Mouse-tailed bats
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