After 55 years missing from the Karakum Desert, it was suspected that the Turkestan long-eared bat (Plecotus turkmenicus) had ...

Six new species of tube-nosed bats have been discovered inside the forests of the Philippines—just in time for Halloween.

New species of bat, Pipistrellus etula, on Bioko Island, bringing the total number of known species worldwide to 1,500.

“These bats are notoriously elusive, so the tube-nosed bat collection this study examined was cobbled together over many years, expeditions, and memorable experiences–one bat at a time,” added study ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It’s official: the world’s 1,500th known bat species has been ...

Vampire bats are a Halloween staple, and now they’ve got company. Another bat species snatches birds out of the air for a gruesome midnight feast. For years, scientists have tried to understand how ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Endangered bats have been discovered along the Gulf Coast. The bats were found in June at the Perdido River Wildlife Management Area in Roberstdale. It’s common to find bats in ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) announced that an endangered bat species has been discovered in South Carolina. According to SCDNR ...

A council said it is being forced to foot a £4.3 million bill for a bat bridge and tunnel in order to protect a rare bat species that has appeared in the area. Lincolnshire County Council claimed it ...

The activity level of six bat species was significantly reduced at solar farm sites, researchers have observed. The activity level of six bat species was significantly reduced at solar farm sites, ...

The tube-nosed bats were identified in the protected forests of the Philippines by an international research team.

Laura Torrent did not know that the tiny brown bat she caught in early 2024 would become a global milestone for biodiversity and conservation. She had suspected the small creature, caught during an ...