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 ...

With more than 40 species of bats found in North America, chances are good that these flying mammals are cruising through your neighborhood. Attract bats by protecting canopy trees, eliminating ...

When bats aren't flying, they often dangle from cave ceilings or the undersides of bridges. But why do bats sleep upside down? This topsy-turvy behavior may result from the evolutionary journey bats ...