The Bats Saving Mexico's Mezcal Industry 🦇

Watch more of this series: https://to.pbs.org/4eWS6of Bats have long had a bad reputation. Dr. Rodrigo Medellín, one of the world's top bat experts, is working with mezcal producers in Mexico to prove that bats are essential pollinators of the agave plant. Without them, the entire industry is at risk so they might just be what saves your favorite drink. This program is made possible by viewers like you. Support your local PBS station: https://www.pbs.org/donate Subscribe to the PBS channel for more clips: https://www.youtube.com/@PBS Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2QbtzhR FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PBS/ X: https://twitter.com/PBS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PBS/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pbs Threads: https://www.threads.net/@pbs #bats #mezcal #nature Shared Planet See inspiring stories of people and wildlife flourishing together, celebrating the unique benefits of making room for nature. In an age of serious environmental challenges, this four-part global series offers a look at an alternative and more hopeful future. The series spans dozens of countries and features individuals from all walks of life interacting with nature in innovative ways. Each story explores how people and wildlife can thrive together in every ecosystem — from oceans to forests, from megacities to grasslands.