The unusual sighting of an evening bat in Wellington, Colorado, begs the question of how this flying mammal got there.

Adoption is one of the great mysteries of the animal kingdom. In the world of natural selection, caring for an infant that isn’t related to you doesn’t carry obvious benefits for furthering your own ...

Researchers in Uganda have discovered a complex network of animals feeding on bats infected with Marburg virus, capturing startling footage of potential spillover risks for the first time.

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While bats are often associated with darkness, vampires, death and witchcraft, some bats are incredibly important to the ecosystem. Not only does their dung, known as guano, provide nutrients for ...

By listening in on their nightly hunts, scientists discovered that small, fringe-lipped bats are unexpectedly able to efficiently take down prey nearly their own size.

Bats have garnered oodles of attention in previous weeks as they’ve been identified as potential carriers of the infamous coronavirus behind COVID-19. But in addition to being rather ubiquitous ...

Bats are flying mammals that are biologically fascinating, contribute healthy ecosystems, and help scientists.

(WSIL) -- With the weather warming up, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is warning the public to beware of rabid animals, especially bats, as they become more active this time of year.