25 different species call California home, and they play an essential role to our local ecosystem.

Typically out and about at night, bats regularly have to beat a 'bad rap' as creatures who would pose a threat, but researchers stress that bats in our area are a good thing.

Butte college bat researcher Dr. Shahroukh Mistry presented an informational session on bats as part of the Butte County master gardeners series taking place at Patrick Ranch.

He explains, the role of bats is crucial to the regional agricultural system.

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