Many people do not really care for bats, but on Tuesday, July 16th, Fulda Girl Scout Troop 37876 learned how important bats are for our ecosystem.
During their lesson, the girls learned that without bats’ pollination and seed-dispensing services, local ecosystems might gradually collapse. Plants would fail to provide food and cover for wildlife species.
They also learned that there are 1,200 different species of bats. Of the species that live in the United States, the numbers are declining or they are endangered. Bats only have one pup per year.
Bats also are excellent pest control as they feed on several different types of insects. They can eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes per hour.
After their lesson about the importance of bats, bat houses were made by each of the Girl Scouts. Using purchased bat house kits, adult leaders, Heather Kirchner and Brittany Kramer, aided the girls in the construction of their bat houses.
Girl Scout Troop 37876 is eager to welcome more members. If you are interested in becoming a Girl Scout, parents can register their child through the Girl Scout Troop 37876 Facebook page. Brownies are 2nd and 3rd graders and Juniors are in grades 4 and 5.
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