How one species of bat uses its tail to navigate backwards in caves
A new study from Tel Aviv University reveals that the greater mouse-tailed bat (Rhinopoma microphyllum) uses its long tail as ...
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The Science Behind the MLB ‘Torpedo’ Bats That Everyone’s Talking About—How Do They Work? And Are They Really Better?
Developed by a physicist, these bats have their widest part, called the barrel, closer to the player's hands to offer a ...
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New bat coronavirus discovered in Brazil – but risks are unclear
In the latest study, published in the Journal of Medical Virology (JMV), scientists screened 423 oral and rectal swabs from 16 different bat species. Researchers identified seven coronaviruses in ...
WCTV gets a behind-the-scenes look at new straw-colored fruit bat habitat
The NFWC received the colony of nearly 30 bats from the Jacksonville Zoo recently and the center is excited to allow visitors ...