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General Motors uses byproducts from their cars to create artificial stalactites for bats. These artificial caves help prevent the spread of white-nose syndrome (a deadly fungus) by reducing overcrowding giving the bats more space.

Jun 3, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: General Motors uses byproducts from their cars to create artificial stalactites for bats. These artificial caves help prevent the spread of white-nose syndrome (a deadly fungus) by reducing overcrowding & giving the bats more space.

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