That is gonna kill you.” But nectar bats “go beyond what we know is survivable for other types of mammals,” she say — and somehow don’t get sick.

Wondering why there are bats in your backyard? Discover what attracts them and how to stay safe around these flying mammals.

Nectar bats will visit flowers at night, using their long tongues to reach within the flowers to obtain nectar. Typically, ...

Also known as greater long-nosed bats, the Mexican long-nosed bat is characterized by its elongated muzzle and a nearly three-inch extendible tongue it uses to drink nectar from flowers.

That is gonna kill you.” But nectar bats “go beyond what we know is survivable for other types of mammals,” she say — and somehow don’t get sick.

Bats are able to consume an extraordinary amount of sugar with no ill effects. Scientists are trying to learn more about how bats do it — and whether humans can learn from their sugar response.

Bats are able to consume an extraordinary amount of sugar with no ill effects. Scientists are trying to learn more about how bats do it — and whether humans can learn from their sugar response.