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Nov 17, 2015 10:22 AM EST

Bat's Secret of Upside Down Landing Uncovered by Examining Weighty Wings

Bats may have the heaviest wings comparatively to their body size-but why? Scientists have taken a closer look at bat wings and have found that they're specially designed to allow the mammals to land upside down.

Oct 26, 2015 09:34 AM EDT

Bats Avoid Obstacles with Echolocation with One, Simple Technique

Obstacle avoidance may be easier than it sounds when it comes to echolocating bats.

Jul 24, 2015 07:59 AM EDT

Bats Impacted by Stadium Lighting: How Light Pollution Affects the Environment

Scientists have discovered that this lighting can alter patterns of bat species activity and feeding, which may impact the health of the species and have cascading effects on the ecosystem as a whole.

Jul 09, 2015 04:43 PM EDT

Carnivorous Pitcher Plants Lure Bats to Poo in Them

It turns out that some plants have the ability to actually lure in bats for a little extra fertilizer.

Jun 18, 2015 08:32 AM EDT

Ancient Massive Bat Species from New Zealand Walked on All Fours

Scientists have uncovered the fossilized remains of an ancient, massive bat species that walked on four limbs and was three times larger than today's average bat.