Bat Week Beauty Contest Winner

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Hey Girl, Ryan GosWING just swooped in and claimed the Bat Beauty Contest crown! 🦇✨ He had us at “I’m just Bat.” This pallid bat heartthrob has stolen our hearts and flown straight into the winner’s circle. Looks like he’s officially the bat we can’t stop thinking about! But Ryan isn’t just a pretty face, bats are nature’s pest control, gobbling up insects that can damage crops. Some species even pollinate plants and spread seeds, making them the true stars of the night shift! Want to help bats shine? 🌸 Plant native flowers 🚫 Reduce pesticide use 🔇 Keep noise levels low near roosts 🦇 Avoid disturbing bats in their resting spots Every little bit helps these amazing creatures thrive! Thanks to everyone who voted and made this Bat Week a bat-tacular success. Happy Halloween! 🎃🦇 📸: Ryan GosWING, Pallid Bat, BLM Oregon & Washington Emma Busk Bat Week Bat Conservation International U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Department of the Interior