Bats are "riders on the storm" when they migrate thousands of miles across continents, reveals new research. The winged mammals surf storm fronts as they traverse Europe, North America and Africa, ...

Animals burn a lot of energy during long-distance migrations. New research in the journal Science suggests that some bats make their journeys a bit easier by getting a lift. NPR's Jonathan Lambert has ...

In a study published in the journal Science, researchers published new insights into the long-distance migration habits of common noctule bats (Nyctalus noctula), one of only four bat species in ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - It’s late summer, so bats are looking for a place to live through the colder months. This means you may see a rogue bat or two resting in your home or garage for a short while ...

Historically, bat migration has been a bit of a black box. While scientists have learned lots about how birds migrate, the handful of bat species that make long-distance journeys have been tougher to ...

Animals burn a lot of energy during long-distance migrations. New research in the journal Science suggests some bats make their journeys a bit easier by getting a lift. Here's NPR's Jonathan Lambert.

Long distance migrations can take a lot out of energy, but one kind of bat has found some assistance. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Jan. 2, 2025.) Animals burn a lot of energy during ...