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The only pollinator of agave is an endangered species of bat. When they make tequila, they harvest the plant just before it blooms, providing no benefit to the

• UncleEntity 8y ago
  > It has taken 30 years of conservation efforts by biologists and volunteers in both countries as well as tequila producers and agave growers in Mexico to rebuild a healthy [lesser long-nosed bat] population. Apparently no longer the case[0]. I remember we did our two week gig in the reserves at Fort Huachuca 16 or so years ago and we weren't to even think about approaching the flowering agave plants under any circumstances. Under severe penalties. [0]https://nypost.com/2018/04/17/bats-important-for-tequila-production-no-longer-endangered/ https://nypost.com/2018/04/17/bats-important-for-tequila-pro...