Officials warn that bat bites can go unnoticed and urge prompt reporting of any possible exposure ...

The bat-human conflict is just one way in which Austin’s soaring development intersects with downtown wildlife, residents and ...

You’ve probably heard the saying “as blind as a bat,” right? It’s been repeated for centuries, but it couldn’t be further from the truth. Most bats can see just fine—and some even see better than we ...

Nipah virus cases in West Bengal raise concern. Know how the virus spreads from bats to humans, key symptoms, risks, and ...

On May 3, 2018, a 26-year-old man living in the town of Perambra in the Indian state of Kerala went to the hospital complaining of fever and body aches. Muhammad Sabith’s symptoms did not seem serious ...

José G. Martínez-Fonseca has spent years documenting the hidden beauty of bats, and his work shows just how misunderstood these animals really are. As a Nicaraguan biologist and postdoctoral ...

Bats are some of the most misunderstood mammals on the planet. While some do drink blood, the vast majority enjoy a diet of ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — In the words of the beloved and viral video, “it’s frickin’ bats!” And in Central Texas, they aren’t just a Halloween-time sighting; they’re a significant part of the ecosystem, ...

Veronica Zamora-Gutierrez receives funding from The Royal Society, British Cactus and Succulent Society. October is bats’ time in the spotlight, although they are mostly portrayed as spooky and creepy ...