Bats tend to have a bad rep with people (well, maybe outside the goth community, anyway). These creatures of the night are frequently accused of sucking blood, spreading rabies, and generally giving ...
Bats are an important part of our environment and provide us with many benefits, including insect control and fertilizer. However, bat populations in the United States are being threatened by the ...
On a research cruise focused on marine mammals and seabirds, scientists earned an unexpected bonus: The first-ever documented sighting of a hoary bat flying over the open ocean. On a research cruise ...
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – On a research cruise focused on marine mammals and seabirds, Oregon State University scientists earned an unexpected bonus: The first-ever documented sighting of a hoary bat ...
Most library-goers don’t get to enjoy a bit of nature while pursuing books; not so for Portugal’s Joanine Library. A colony of bats has called the library home since the 18th century. The fascinating ...
Two pallid bats and a Mexican free-tailed bat at La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve in San Mateo County. Courtesy Vishal Subramanyan/ Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. When Evan Cole set foot ...
Bats are not only masters of aerodynamic flight — they’re skillful at multitasking while flying, too. By Rachel Nuwer Some humans like to think of themselves as good multitaskers, but bats may do it ...
Bats are reservoirs for several zoonotic viruses, such as Ebola and coronaviruses. These pathogens can spread to humans through direct contact with the flying mammals or their bodily fluids, or ...