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Mezcal producers, bat species (Mexican long-tongued bat, etc.)
Mexico
2026
Verified: June 15, 2026
"Surging demand for mezcal has led to a 700% increase in production over the last decade, causing deforestation and a decline in wild agave. This trend threatens three bat species that rely on agave nectar for pollination. Some regions are adopting agroecological systems to reserve 30% of agave for bats."