SACRAMENTO, California, March 28 -- California State University in Sacramento issued the following news:

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Batting for the underdog: Sac State researcher champions misunderstood flying mammals

By Cynthia Hubert

Bats are not scary, creepy or blood thirsty.

In truth, says Sacramento State Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences Anna Doty, they are fascinating, valuable and resourceful creatures. Some of them are even cute.