Bats play an important role in many ecosystems around the world. They are a major predator of night-flying insects, including pests that cost farmers billions of dollars annually. However, bats pose ...
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Found a bat in your house? Experts say assume you were bitten
When a bat appears in a bedroom or living room, the real danger is often the bite you never felt. Rabies remains almost ...
TOLEDO, Ohio — Since the recent confirmation from the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department of a rabies-positive bat in Lucas County, wildlife experts have said education and calm are key. For Laura ...
The stereotypical image of blood-sucking creatures is gone. In reality, bats are docile and help our ecosystems run smoothly.
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 ...
Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X The Big Brown Bat (Eptesicus fuscus) is one of 15 species of bat to inhabit South Carolina Credit: ...
Well, not the kind of candy you buy in a sweets shop. Rather, they like fruit, which is rich in sugar. “We call it nature’s candy,” says Wei Gordon, a biologist at Menlo College. She was catching ...
This northern ghost bat (Diclidurus albus) was a special, rare find for the bat scientists gathered in Belize. “It was magical,” says evolutionary biologist Jasmin Camacho. It's late in the day on a ...
A bat glides gracefully through the air, showcasing its wings and facial features. The soft, blurred background enhances the focus on the creature, capturing a moment of twilight movement in nature.
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