The scientists learned many cool things. Just like birds and insects, the bats adjusted their flight speeds in response to the wind. When wind support increased, the bats flew more slowly. When there ...

Scientists document cannibalism in an Atacama toad for the first time, observed in a pond in the Chilean desert.

The cane toad's march across northern Australia is almost complete, with devastating consequences.

Wild crocodiles can be trained to avoid eating invasive species — a breakthrough that offers real hope for conservation in a rapidly changing world, according to world-renowned reptile biologist Dr.

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The fish-eating bat (Myotis vivesi) catches fish and crustaceans thanks to its long legs, hook-shaped claws and waterproof fur. The species is ...

Lima, Peru — Bats have become the latest mammals susceptible to H5N1, the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus responsible for bird flu. In Peru, over a dozen vampire bats have been found carrying ...

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An emerging area of research is uncovering surprising links between nature and human health. ALTOS DE CAMPANA NATIONAL PARK, Panama — Brian Gratwicke’s lunch box was full of frogs. Kneeling on the ...

After decades of mystery, scientists have finally proven that Europe’s largest bat, the greater noctule, hunts and eats small songbirds mid-air—more than a kilometer above ground. Using tiny ...

Rats have gotten a bad reputation over the years for being dirty, garbage-eating carriers of disease. But these ubiquitous rodents are also clever and capable of learning complex tasks, even using ...

Local bat populations are getting attention in the Phoenix area due to a recent mosquito surge ahead of Halloween. The Mexican free-tailed bats living in the Phoenix Bat Cave primarily eat larger prey ...

There are three species of bats that eat birds. We know that because we have found feathers and other avian remains in their feces. What we didn’t know was how exactly they hunt birds, which are quite ...