Bats have long been the odd ones out among mammals. They are the only creatures in this branch of the animal kingdom capable of powered flight. Now researchers say they have discovered another unique ...

From 2002 to 2018, we conducted 525 events to survey bats (nights of mist-netting and visits to bridges, mines, caves, etc.) and captured or observed 6119 bats, including all 9 species that regularly ...

The availability of livestock as a food source for vampire bats influences their immune response and infection by bacterial pathogens, according to a new article. Because cattle ranching is common in ...

The small-footed bat has small hind feet, each about 6 mm (0.2 in) in length, but its color is even more distinctive. This golden or yellowish brown bat has black ears and a small black facial mask.

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