As spring tips past the threat of freezing temperatures, watch for the first glimpse of bats at dusk. They might be mistaken for birds until you catch the steep dives and high-flying maneuvers more ...

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 ...

A big brown bat encountered during a bat population survey at Big Hollow Recreation Area in Sperry, Iowa, on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. The northern long-eared bat is a threatened species and can be ...

They’re not just Halloween decorations and they’re not trying to suck your blood, but bats are a crucial part of New York’s nature scene. For Bat Appreciation Week (Oct. 24-31), here are some notable ...

Staying cool during heatwaves is challenging for small creatures, but the problem could be even more extreme for nocturnal creatures that are unable to move to cooler locations while slumbering.

Just in time for Halloween, bat week is starting on Oct. 24. An international event, the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife says that the week is meant to raise awareness about bat ...

Spectral bats are large, carnivorous creatures that feast on rodents, birds and even other bats. However, despite their fearsome reputation, these flying mammals (Vampyrum spectrum) also appear to ...

Bats have inspired many pop culture references, most famously vampires. But did you know there is a species of bat that looks ...