"Why conserve bats? First and foremost, for a reason we do not see stated as often as we should in conservation arguments: simply because they are, like all other organisms, part of our astonishingly rich biosphere. Bats are part of a global ecosystem, with a part to play in its continuing evolution. Must we justify their existence only in terms of what they can do for humans?" ~John D. Altringham
"Species have an intrinsic value. They're valuable simply because they exist. They don't need our stamp of approval. Biodiversity doesn't have to be of use." ~Michael Soulé
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