International Bat Week will be observed Oct. 24 to 31, 2025, including educational events and outings in Wisconsin.

They’re a vital source of renewable energy, but wind turbines can be a danger to bats. Bat-detection technology could protect the flying mammals, while keeping wind turbines turning.

A new species of tube-nosed bat has been discovered in the protected forests of the Philippines. Researchers from the (ROM), the Field Museum in Chicago, and Lawrence University in Wisconsin have ...

New videos reveal the surprising dynamics of bat-rat relationships—and suggest how human activity is fueling these interspecies conflicts.

José G. Martínez-Fonseca has spent years documenting the hidden beauty of bats, and his work shows just how misunderstood ...

Baobabs are sometimes called "upside-down trees," because their branches look like roots reaching skyward. Of the eight ...

The tube-nosed bats were identified in the protected forests of the Philippines by an international research team.

The genetic anomaly testifies to the good progress of the Lynx pardinus conservation plans in the two countries of the ...

The 163 reptiles and arthopods were in a silver Toyota truck attempting to depart the U.S. to Mexico, officials said.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A few weeks ago, conservationists announced the milestone discovery ...

Just in time for Halloween, six new bat species have been discovered by researchers from the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), Field Museum in Chicago, and Lawrence University in Wisconsin. This ...

MONTPELIER — The onset of fall sends Vermont’s bats into motion, which makes it an important time for conservation-minded Vermonters to learn about, and help conserve, our nine native bat species. If ...