Historically, bats have been cast as terrifying night stalkers. This, however, is a misleading portrayal. “I’ve personally noticed,” says Erin Cord, community engagement manager for Bat Conservation ...

Did you know that I can track birds and bats on the radar as they leave their roosts? Birds usually show up in the morning hours as a “roost ring”, and in the summer, Purple Martins are usually the ...

Most library-goers don’t get to enjoy a bit of nature while pursuing books; not so for Portugal’s Joanine Library. A colony of bats has called the library home since the 18th century. The fascinating ...

With Halloween upon us, spooky symbols of the holiday abound — including bats. It just so happens to also be International Bat Week, which celebrates the role of bats in nature. Coincidence? Perhaps ...

WESTBOROUGH — Halloween conjures up images of ghosts, witches and things that go bump in the night. But one creature often associated with jack o’ lanterns and ravens is not so deserving of its spooky ...

Everything is indeed bigger in Texas, including its bat colonies. Texas has 33 species of bats, more than any other state, and is home to the largest bat colony in the world. We visited with Texas A&M ...

Bats are the only flying mammals. Their wings are actually hands, modified with long fingers and flexible skin. The smallest bat in Arizona - the Western pipistrelle - has a wingspan of 8 inches and ...

Everything is indeed bigger in Texas, including its bat colonies. Texas has 33 species of bats, more than any other state, and is home to the largest bat colony in the world.