Here are three commonly held beliefs about bats: They’re blind, they often have rabies and they want to drink your blood. Would you be surprised to hear that none of these are actually true? All three ...

Thanks to centuries of folklore linking bats to vampires, these nocturnal winged creatures have long been considered spooky and something to fear. But the ones that live in our backyards are nothing ...

Leroy Davis writes: ''We live in a somewhat rural area with small ponds nearby. Obviously there is a large population of mosquitoes along with other insects, some good and some not so good. I ...

When you picture bats scattered around your garden, your mind might immediately jump to spooky folklore or festive Halloween decor. But in reality, bats are one of the hardest-working nighttime ...

WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. — Bats are not something to be scared of – they help keep Colorado's nights insect-free. That is just one reason conservation groups like Colorado Bat Watch hope people will help ...