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How much is a bat worth? Protecting these tiny insect-eaters isn’t just good for farms – their deaths cost taxpayers and the wider economy (opens in new tab)

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Bat deaths over the last two decades have cost American taxpayers in lost crops, higher taxes, and pricier bonds

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Numlock News·

Numlock News: May 19, 2026 • Geologists, El Niño, Pipefish

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news.utk.edu·

The Conversation: How Much Is a Bat Worth? Protecting These Tiny Insect‑Eaters Isn’t Just Good for Farms — Their Deaths Cost Taxpayers and the Wider Economy

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Phys.org·

How much is a bat worth? Their deaths cost taxpayers and the wider economy

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