MIAMI –– South Florida’s expanding population is putting a strain on some the area’s first residents -- the bonneted bats. Called one of the world's rarest bats, the animal is a federally endangered ...

While bats are often associated with darkness, vampires, death and witchcraft, some bats are incredibly important to the ecosystem. Not only does their dung, known as guano, provide nutrients for ...

A new study shows fringe-lipped bats use a similar hunting strategy to lions and have a higher energy efficiency.

Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...

Some bat species seek shelter during the day in the attics of large, mostly historic buildings within human settlements, even ...

Eating, mating, sleeping, fighting: Bats have plenty to argue about, and scientists have discovered the nocturnal creatures have a "language" they use to talk to each other, according to a new study.

Bats have garnered oodles of attention in previous weeks as they’ve been identified as potential carriers of the infamous coronavirus behind COVID-19. But in addition to being rather ubiquitous ...

Bats in the Sioux Falls area have tested positive for rabies and the Sioux Falls Animal Control is advising pet owners to make sure their pets are vaccinated, according to Sioux Falls Animal Control.

SPARKS, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) Animal Disease Laboratory confirmed the first rabies case of 2023 in a bat in Clark County on May 22. Bats are common ...

Frisco Animal Services issued an alert Friday after a bat tested positive for rabies earlier this week, officials said. Around 2 p.m. Wednesday, Frisco Animal Services said they were notified of a bat ...

Panic has been sparked as 15 kindergarten children were caught playing with a rabid bat in a Texas school playground. The students played with the infected bat outside Lagos Elementary School before ...