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Recent research has linked infant mortality to a decline in the bat population.

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According to sciencedaily.com, a new study shows that when communities experienced the near death of entire insect-eating bat populations, farmers increased their use of pesticides. This in turn increased the infant mortality rate. The claim is true. 

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240905143612.htm#:~:text=Summary%3A,increased%20the%20infant%20mortality%20rate.

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