Bats Show First Evidence of Parallel Evolution in Mammal Species in Real-Time [Study]

Medicine & Technology Apr 24, 2024

Bats in Solomon Island are reportedly showing signs of parallel evolution based on their sizes. Continue reading to learn more.

2 New Coronavirus Lineages Discovered in Bats in New Zealand With 60% Infection Rate [Study]

Dec 07, 2023

Researchers from New Zealand discovered new coronavirus lineages in bats in their area. Continue reading to learn more.

Eccentric Bat Behavior Revealed in Church Attic Recordings, Providing Insights Into How This Flying Mammal Utilizes Its Oversized Non-Penetrative 'Copulatory Arm'

Nov 21, 2023

A Dutch retiree's recordings of serotine bat behavior contribute to scientists' understanding of the species' unusually long member, serving as an extra arm. Check out the full details in this article.

Bats Could Be Key to Curing Cancer; Mammal Has Anticancer Genes, Proteins Link to DNA Repair

Sep 22, 2023

Bats are the most dangerous and promising animal to our health. Continue reading to learn more.

Viruses Derived From Bats Are More Deadly to Humans Due to Their Ability To Fly, Inflammation Tolerance [Study]

Sep 08, 2023

Diseases transmitted from bats are more deadly to humans. Continue reading to learn more.

Oldest Bats Ever Found? Amazing 52-million-year-old Skeletal Remains Belong to Never-before-seen Species, Paleontologists Say

Apr 13, 2023

Upon analyzing these oldest bats ever found, researchers discovered that they belonged to a never-before-seen species of Icaronycteris. Read to learn more.

'Acro Bats' Species Rely on Whiskers Eating Flower Nectars Resembling Hummingbirds, New Study Reveals

Feb 10, 2023

Know how nectar-feeding bats use their extra-long whiskers to optimize hovering and feeding. Read on to learn more about the coevolution between bats and flowers, and the impact on conservation efforts. Uncover the amazing sensory world of these creatures!

Bats' Vocal Structures for Echolocation and Social Communication Ranges Up to 7 Octaves on Piano Scale

Nov 30, 2022

Bats' vocal structures for echolocation and social communication ranges up to 7 octaves on piano scale, according to studies. Learn more about this news here, read now!

McGuire Center for Lepidoptera & Biodiversity Study Discovers New Moths That Produce Anti-Bat Ultrasoundoths

Jul 22, 2022

A recent study that was published in the journal PNAS demonstrates that ultrasound-producing moths. Continue reading to know more about the findings of the new discovery.

New Bat Behavior Revealed: Researchers Discover Long-Term Memory in the Animal Species Through Their Response to Sounds

Jun 21, 2022

A new bat behavior showed that these animals have long-term memory. This was discovered through bats’ reactions or responses to sound. Read to know more.

Bats in Longmont Test Positive for Rabies, Pet Owners Should Have Up to Date Vaccination: Boulder County Public Health Officials

Jun 17, 2022

Boulder County Public Health officials urge pet owners to have up-to-date vaccination as bats in Longmont have tested positive for rabies. Read the article to learn more.

SARS-CoV-2 Test for Bats: Researchers Use Fecal Samples to Boost Understanding of How Viruses Spread Between Animals and Humans

May 23, 2022

SARS-CoV-2 test may soon fight the pandemic. Find out how the use of fecal samples from bats potentially contributes to the control of the spread of viruses.

Babbling Bats: Like an Infant, These Animal Species Babble to Get Their Parents' Attention

Aug 20, 2021

New research recently showed one resemblance between a human infant and a bat species and that's babbling. This behavior is said to be a gesture to call the attention of the parents.

Thumb-Size 'Olympic Bat' That Flew Record-Breaking 1,254 Miles Dies From Injuries Inflicted by a Cat

Aug 11, 2021

A tiny thumb-size bath that flew a record-breaking 1,254-mile flight was found injured and after a few days, it died, probably due to injuries, the BCT said.

Bat Conversations: Researchers Suspect These Animals' Calls Contain Redundant Information

Jul 20, 2021

Researches from the University of Cincinnati recently shared a study finding, stating that bat conversations might be "light on substance."