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

Six species of North American bats glow under ultraviolet lighting, according to a new study. Researchers don’t know why certain mammals exhibit this odd trait.

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.

Six new bat species were recently discovered in the Philippines by a team of researchers from Toronto’s Royal Ontario Museum ...

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

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

Why You Shouldn’t Fear Bats Historically, bats have been cast as terrifying night stalkers. This, however, is a misleading portrayal. “I’ve personally noticed,” says Erin Cord, community engagement ...

Many species benefit from the habitats that beavers create by building dams—and not just aquatic life. A new study by the WSL ...

Bats aren’t just flying creatures of the night. See how the Mexican free-tailed bat and others can also walk and explore on ...

A study published in Communications Biology sheds new light on the relationship between bats and dangerous viruses. Led by ...