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 ...

A fossil found in Wyoming has apparently resolved a long-standing question about when bats gained their radar-like ability to navigate and locate airborne insects at night. The answer: after they ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As social flying mammals, bats typically live in colonies (or ...

MIAMI — Killing or harming bats is illegal in Florida, so using devices to prevent the flying nocturnal animal from entering a building will temporarily become illegal in a week -- when the mammal’s ...

Laura Torrent did not know that the tiny brown bat she caught in early 2024 would become a global milestone for biodiversity and conservation.She had suspected the small creature, caught during an ...

Houstonians can observe one of Texas's largest bat colonies during weekly bat chats and bayou bat cruises returning for a 2025 season. A colony of maternal Mexican Free-Tailed bats can be found under ...