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Human Elements: Going to bat for a misunderstood mammal

Bats live under a veil of darkness, for humans at least. As members of the nocturnal world, these flying mammals aren’t well understood by most people – and in the place of knowledge ... read more

Bats have a unique superpower. Climate change is turning it into a liability.

Not only do bats pollinate our crops, prey on pests like mosquitos, and spread seeds that help damaged ecosystems recover, but they also possess a superpower that’s unique among mammals: flight. read more

The Art and Science of Bats Bat Facts

Bats are unique. Even though they share the characteristics of all mammals - hair, regulated body temperature, the ability to bear their young alive and nurse them - bats are the only mammals to truly ... read more

Africa is full of bats, but their fossils are scarce—why these rare records matter

Africa is home to more than 20% of the world's bat population. There are more than 200 species to be found on the continent. South Africa is particularly diverse, with 72 bat species. read more

International Bat Appreciation Day: The crucial role of bats in nature

Each year on April 17th, International Bat Appreciation Day reminds us of the roles bats play in our daily lives ... read more

New fossils of tiny, toothy early mammals could be a major missing link

Analyses on the older fossil ( Dianoconodon youngi) show that one of its two joints, the reptilian one, was already beginning to lose its ability to handle the forces created by chewing. The younger ... read more

Colorado bats are in trouble. That’s bad news for the state’s mosquito season.

The often-misunderstood mammals are facing multiple threats, including a deadly bat disease detected in Colorado last month ... read more

VIDEO: Cincinnati Zoo animal care staff helps feed week-old bat-eared fox kit

The Cincinnati Zoo's animal staff is helping care for their week-old bat-eared fox kit.The zoo announced the birth of the fox kit about a week ago and he is currently being cared for by the zoo's ... read more

Bundle of Bats: Maternity season for Florida’s nocturnal mammal

Love or hate them, Florida’s bat population is set to grow as the approaching maternity season nears. From April 16 to Aug. 14, bats give birth to and raise their offspring, typically in trees ... read more

Do bats take flight during a solar eclipse? Here’s what we learned.

Certain animals have displayed unusual behavior when the moon crosses paths with the sun—but there are a lot of unknowns. The 2024 total solar eclipse may provide some answers. read more

Little Brown Bat

However, when roosting, or in hand (only experts should handle bats because these small animals are fragile, and a very small percent may be rabid) most Adirondack species vary enough in color and ... read more

Bundle of Bats: Maternity season for Florida’s nocturnal mammal

Love or hate them, Florida’s bat population is set to grow as the approaching maternity season nears. From April 16 to Aug. 14, bats give birth to and raise their offspring, typically in trees, caves ... read more