Why bats are vital to the ecosystem

Bats have often been called scary and spooky but experts say they play an important role in our daily lives. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains why the mammals are so vital to our ecosystem and the threats they're facing.
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[@marybranning8392]

Bats are awesome.

[@puppx13]

Bats are cool..

[@tempestvantage6122]

Bats are so cute when they're sleeping

[@hosermandeusl2468]

I have a better story topic: "Why are humans vital to the ecosystem".

[@thexfile.]

Bats are warm-blooded mammals.

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Bats are the signature trade mark of Gothic trends.🖤🖤

[@lexyortiz5412]

Love bats ❤❤❤

[@gathrightcrystal]

That's not what Facui said 👀

[@HonaMalta]

I see them cute, long ago.

[@lastChang]

The world must make sure Chinese 🇨🇳 Xi Jinping *won't get away* for sending Covid to other countries.

[@danielcruz8347]

Fascinating creatures they be!!! 🦇🦇🦇🌙🎃👻 CBS 👁👀

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[@Happy_HIbiscus]

🦇🦇🦇🦇

[@ArabicReja973]

Bats are vital to the ecosystem, but dangerous when the Chinese 🇨🇳 batwoman took them to the Wuhan lab.