The scientists learned many cool things. Just like birds and insects, the bats adjusted their flight speeds in response to the wind. When wind support increased, the bats flew more slowly. When there ...

Bats get a bad rap. They’re tied to Halloween decorations, vampire legends, and the occasional panicked reaction when one swoops through a backyard at dusk. But beyond the spooky stereotypes lies a ...

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 ...

People have dozens of myths and misconceptions about bats. “People have learned more about other species, like birds, but bats haven’t always gotten proper conservation attention,” explained Leila ...

FWP hosted a Bat Glow Walk Monday evening, Oct. 28 at Pirogue Island State Park, and although it was a bit late in the season to find bats, attendees learned some fascinating facts and benefits about ...

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 ...