Flying foxes, or fruit bats as they are locally known, are disappearing rapidly due to misconceptions about medicinal ...

Most library-goers don’t get to enjoy a bit of nature while pursuing books; not so for Portugal’s Joanine Library. A colony of bats has called the library home since the 18th century. The fascinating ...

Barney Wood recently explored the role bats play in the ecosystem, shedding light on the creatures’ essential contributions and debunking common misconceptions. While opinions on bats vary—some find ...

They come out at night, have bulgy black eyes and glide through the dark. They also eat wild truffles and glow hot pink. Northern flying squirrels are common throughout the Pacific Northwest, yet ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Buried in the brush of Arbor Day Farms, a metal rod that’s about 10 feet tall glints in the sunlight. It’s staked into the ground off the beaten path with a microphone perched ...

A small, squirrel-like mammal may have been the first furred creature to take wing, before bats and possibly around the time that birds really started taking off. If you're enjoying this article, ...