Bats play an important role in many ecosystems around the world. They are a major predator of night-flying insects, including pests that cost farmers billions of dollars annually. However, bats pose ...

Inconsistent winter weather is forcing bats to wake up from hibernation earlier than they should, creating problems for the ...

People have dozens of myths and misconceptions about bats. “People have learned more about other species, like birds, but bats haven’t always gotten proper conservation attention,” explained Leila ...

According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, there are 13 species of bats in Ohio, and four are listed as an ...

For a long time, bats have gotten a bad rap.They’re featured in scary movies, thought to always be carrying a disease like ...

We are better off with bats. These bat facts will make you rethink the unsung heroes of the night and learn why you should ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — Since the recent confirmation from the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department of a rabies-positive bat in Lucas County, wildlife experts have said education and calm are key. For Laura ...

When a bat appears in a bedroom or living room, the real danger is often the bite you never felt. Rabies remains almost uniformly fatal once symptoms start, which is why many health officials now tell ...

Well, not the kind of candy you buy in a sweets shop. Rather, they like fruit, which is rich in sugar. “We call it nature’s candy,” says Wei Gordon, a biologist at Menlo College. She was catching ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X The Big Brown Bat (Eptesicus fuscus) is one of 15 species of bat to inhabit South Carolina Credit: ...

This northern ghost bat (Diclidurus albus) was a special, rare find for the bat scientists gathered in Belize. “It was magical,” says evolutionary biologist Jasmin Camacho. It's late in the day on a ...