Bat Capital of the World, Austin Texas

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Channel: Texas Parks and Wildlife · 2014 · Travel & Events

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Bat Capital of the World
Austin is well-known for the millions of Mexican free-tailed bats that live under the city’s bridges and overpasses. These bats were once considered a nuisance. But thanks to a group called Bat Conservation International, Texans have become mindful of this species’ vital role in the control of insects.

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