Glowing bats may sound like Halloween decor, but researchers in Georgia have discovered certain species of North American bats that are capable of the unusual trick. When placed under ultraviolet ...

Bats usually get cast as spooky night dwellers who dart through the dark or hang upside down in attics. But there’s a lot more to them than Halloween stories suggest. Here’s a look at the surprising ...

GBH News tagged along with scientists to a top-secret location where they’re trying to protect these misunderstood mammals.

The New Jersey Division of New Jersey Fish and Wildlife is asking residents to keep an eye out for bats and provide officials with reports on sightings. Researchers use several methods to track ...

All of New York’s bat species are insectivores, chowing down on pests that ravage crops. The nocturnal predators also limit mosquito populations, though their insect-based diet is why it’s necessary ...