Many people begin to think about scary things as the Halloween season approaches and bats are often among the things that elicit fear and dread. Hollywood’s portrayal of bats are primarily negative ...

Most library-goers don’t get to enjoy a bit of nature while pursuing books; not so for Portugal’s Joanine Library. A colony of bats has called the library home since the 18th century. The fascinating ...

This is "Bat Week" in the U.S. No, it's not a Halloween promotion. It's an annual awareness campaign to educate the public about bats' critical role in the environment. And to remind everyone not to ...

As adults, bats—the only mammals in the world capable of bona fide flight—are all about their wings. The trademark appendages can span up to 66 inches; they help bats snag insects, climb trees, ...

For some reason October is our national Bat Appreciation Month, with Bat Appreciation Week at the end of the month including Halloween. Unfortunately, linking bats to Halloween reinforces the ...

What is a group of bats called? Learn about a colony, a cauldron, and a cloud of bats, plus amazing bat facts for 2026.

On night walks through Highgate Wood, Cindy Blaney shares the whirling wonder of the often-maligned mammals with the humans below.

Have you ever wondered, “Why are bats important? Are bats dangerous?” There’s a lot to know about these mysterious creatures of the night, and after this article, you’ll have plenty of answers and a ...

Biologists and engineers have joined forces to build a new robot bat that’s helping us understand how real bats use ...