Bats are often misunderstood, but they are among the most fascinating and important mammals on Earth. With over 1,400 species worldwide, they play a vital role in ecosystems, from pollinating plants ...

This fact sheet attempts to dispel the fears and answer some of the questions most often asked of the National Museum of Natural History by presenting some general facts about the biology and natural ...

In fact, there are some pretty amazing benefits of bats in your backyard that you might not be aware of! Plus, learn some amazing facts about bats. If your outdoor gatherings are mosquito-free ...

This hair cell network is thought to provide bats with a detailed real-time map of air flow over the wing during flight. This information enables bats to immediately respond to changes in ...

New research from the University of St Andrews has shown that bats can tolerate coronaviruses and other viruses without ...

This bat species is part of the leaf-nosed bat family, meaning they have a triangular flap of tissue shaped like a leaf at the end of their noses. Those noses help them detect the scent of ...

The Ozark big-eared bat is a threatened species found only in a small number of caves in the southern central United States. Also known as the western big-eared bat, the long-eared bat ...

A team of animal behaviorists at the Leibniz-Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science's, Museum für Naturkunde, and ...

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A bat colony has returned to the attic of a Lane County Public Works building. Here's what is being done to safely exclude these unintended visitors.