Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service

Bird and bat guano have both been used as valuable sources of fertilizer. The most valuable guano is found in caves protected from water.

Bird and bat guano have both been used as valuable sources of fertilizer. The most valuable guano is found in caves protected from water.

Agave growers get higher yields of tequila precursors when the plants aren’t allowed to flower, imperiling bats that depend on the night-blooming flowers.

Agave growers get higher yields of tequila precursors when the plants aren’t allowed to flower, imperiling bats that depend on the night-blooming flowers.

Do you enjoy tequila? Thank the bat community.

Do you enjoy tequila? Thank the bat community.

Host Amanda McNulty explains how you can help protect our state's bat population.

Host Amanda McNulty explains how you can help protect our state's bat population.

Host Amanda McNulty explains why bats are important mammals worldwide.

Host Amanda McNulty explains why bats are important mammals worldwide.