Bats sometimes get a bad rap, but these fascinating facts show how they pollinate plants, control insects and thrive in the ...

Bats usually get cast as spooky night dwellers who dart through the dark or hang upside down in attics. But there’s a lot more to them than Halloween stories suggest.

Bats get a bad rap. They’re tied to Halloween decorations, vampire legends, and the occasional panicked reaction when one ...

Historically, bats have been cast as terrifying night stalkers. This, however, is a misleading portrayal. “I’ve personally noticed,” says Erin Cord, community engagement manager for Bat Conservation ...

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Bat enthusiasts around the world celebrated International Bat Appreciation Day on Wednesday. The Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal Trust pitched in with some “Bat-tastic fun ...

Did you know that I can track birds and bats on the radar as they leave their roosts? Birds usually show up in the morning hours as a “roost ring”, and in the summer, Purple Martins are usually the ...

All of New York’s bat species are insectivores, chowing down on pests that ravage crops. The nocturnal predators also limit ...

Bats are extremely misunderstood creatures and are often regarded as revolting or dirty. But in reality they are vital parts ...

FWP hosted a Bat Glow Walk Monday evening, Oct. 28 at Pirogue Island State Park, and although it was a bit late in the season to find bats, attendees learned some fascinating facts and benefits about ...

* Estimated bat population in the underground mine: 8,000-24,000. Park staff members try to conduct an extensive count every five years. * Number of different bat species found at the mine: 4. * ...

NEW YORK — International Bat Appreciation Day is a great time to learn about New York’s nine bat species. When spring temperatures become warm enough, bats will leave their hibernation sites and may ...