A new study reveals that vampire bats mimic each other's calls if they are close friends, suggesting they have deeper social ...

Northern hoary bats are the most widely distributed bat species in the Americas, with a range spanning from southeastern ...

In Panama’s forests, researchers discovered that tiny fringe-lipped bats hunt with the patience and precision of big cats.

For many nocturnal moths, hearing sound waves is a matter of survival in the night sky. Their ability to detect ultrasonic calls emitted by bats determines whether they escape or become prey. This ...

Ever suddenly realize you had picked up certain words or ways of speaking from a close friend? It turns out that humans are far from the only animals who copy the sounds of their closest companions—a ...

The spike isn’t unique to Ventura County. Positive tests have risen across the state. At least 65 bats with rabies have been found in Los Angeles County, the second highest tally in the county’s ...

Ever suddenly realize you had picked up certain words or ways of speaking from a close friend? It turns out that humans are far from the only animals who copy the sounds of their closest companions — ...

Perhaps it is not surprising that bats, which sleep by day, feed by night and swoop through the darkness as erratically as moths, are among the least understood group of mammals. Yet one of the most ...

Bats, while fascinating creatures that play important roles in ecosystems, can become a significant nuisance when they reside in homes or buildings. Their presence often brings about noise ...

In the garden, the start of the growing season means the return of dirt under our fingernails, the scent of freshly spread mulch and the first blooming roses. In my neighborhood, and perhaps yours, it ...

In the garden, the start of the growing season means the return of dirt under our fingernails, the scent of freshly spread mulch and the first blooming roses. In my neighborhood, and perhaps yours, it ...