Costa Rica is home to 117 bat species—nearly 8% of the world’s total! From leaf-tent builders to fish catchers and even ...

Many people would not describe bats as cute. This is likely because of bats’ associations with viruses, darkness, and evil. Granted, bats are somewhat weird animals, being the only mammals that can ...

You might shudder at the sight of bats in your yard, but the reason they've arrived -- and why you'd want to attract them -- isn't quite what you'd think.

It’s no secret that Teen Vogue, and the world at large, loves a good trinket. And because Los Angeles is a great place to ...

When you think of scary animals, what comes to mind? Maybe lions, hippos or snakes? But you might be surprised to know that ...

Scientists in China's Yunnan province have discovered 20 new viruses in bats, including two closely related to the deadly Nipah and Hendra viruses. Th ...

Video from a national park in Uganda depicted a parade of predatory species feeding on and dispersing fruit bats that are known natural reservoirs of infectious diseases.

Fruit bats generate more diverse antibodies than mice, but overall have a weaker antibody response, according to a new study.

The Little Mariana fruit bat slipped into oblivion before scientists even had the chance to learn about its biology or behaviour.

Why Don’t Fruit Bats Get Diabetes? New Understanding Of How They’ve Adapted To A High-Sugar Diet Could Lead To Treatments For People Why Don’t Fruit Bats Get Diabetes? Fruit bats have honed their ...