Highlands, North Carolina — In the North Carolina town of Highlands, about 20 feet below ground in a goldmine from the 1800s, there is a race against time to save a bat population whose numbers are ...

Many species benefit from the habitats that beavers create by building dams—and not just aquatic life. A new study by the WSL and Eawag research institutes published in the Journal of Animal Ecology ...

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This is the moment a rat snatched a bat out of midair, before eating it. An infrared camera caught the rodent leaping towards its prey, almost falling off its perch in the process, and then running ...

New videos reveal the surprising dynamics of bat-rat relationships—and suggest how human activity is fueling these interspecies conflicts. A rat attacks a bat as it flies by in this still image from a ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Dozens of rabid bats have been found in Los Angeles County this year, causing county health officials to caution ...

After decades of mystery, scientists have finally proven that Europe’s largest bat, the greater noctule, hunts and eats small songbirds mid-air—more than a kilometer above ground. Using tiny ...

UW-Madison's Bat Brigade meets weekly April through October at Lakeshore Nature Preserve to collect data about different bat species on campus. The group uses a device called an Echo Meter, which ...

Russ Benedict from Central College holds a big brown bat during a bat population survey at Big Hollow Recreation Area in Sperry, Iowa, on July 12, 2023. The northern long-eared bat is a threatened ...

Health officials in one Southern California county are warning residents about an increase in rabid bats and urging them to take precautions for themselves and their pets. So far this year, 18 rabid ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A few weeks ago, conservationists announced the milestone discovery ...

A big brown bat encountered during a bat population survey at Big Hollow Recreation Area in Sperry, Iowa, on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. The northern long-eared bat is a threatened species and can be ...