A cute bat pollinating an agave cactus plant

Like tequila? Thank bats. Pollinator species such as the Mexican long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris nivalis) and the lesser long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris yerbabuenae) rely on agave nectar throughout their migratory range, and, as agave blossoms at night, these plants rely heavily on these nocturnal pollinators. By understanding this pollinator partnership between nectar-feeding bats and wild agave, we aim to restore agave that sustain the bat populations that rely on them. Discover how this mutualistic relationship benefits habitats, communities, and businesses- We Belong Together at Bat Conservation International.