This fact sheet attempts to dispel the fears and answer some of the questions most often asked of the National Museum of Natural History by presenting some general facts about the biology and natural ...

Bats' biggest boon to humans may be in their diet. A single bat can eat thousands of insects per night, ridding the air of ...

In fact, there are some pretty amazing benefits of bats in your backyard that you might not be aware of! Plus, learn some amazing facts about bats. If your outdoor gatherings are mosquito-free ...

On Bat Appreciation Week, let’s explore some of the interesting lesser-known bat facts that may surprise and amuse you!

Did you know that 17 different types of bats live in Northern California? Some are pollinators; others are insect eaters.

Here are some commonly held bat beliefs that have been debunked and some fascinating facts that are true. Bats are not blind. They have good vision but also use sound waves, or echolocation ...

Western cultures have generally regarded bats with superstition and fear; but in China, expressed in art and handicrafts, the bat has achieved respectability as a symbol of happiness and good luck.

On Halloween, which was also the last day of International Bat Week, a hoary bat with a feisty personality named “Hoary ...

Each bat that competed came with a pun-themed name and informational facts about the species. Oregon had two contenders this ...

Everything is indeed bigger in Texas, including its bat colonies. Texas has 33 species of bats, more than any other state, and is home to the world's largest colony.