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Despite widespread fears, there's no conclusive evidence linking bats to Ebola outbreaks, says leading wildlife biologist Dr. Paul Webala. He warns that destroying bat colonies could harm ecosystems that depend on these misunderstood mammals.
Researchers finally understand why a fungal disease has killed millions of North American bats while barely affecting European species. The discovery could save entire bat populations and billions in crop losses.
Bats protect young trees from insect damage by devouring nearly their body weight in pests every night, making forests five times healthier. Forest managers are now creating bat-friendly habitats to boost their declining populations and restore woodland ecosystems.
Iroro Tanshi discovered an endangered bat species unseen for 50 years, then won over a community that feared bats as witchcraft symbols to protect them from wildfires. Her grassroots campaign just earned her the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize.
A wildlife photographer on Christmas Island has captured the first-ever image of one of the world's rarest bats carrying its newborn pup mid-flight. With fewer than 400 of these fluffy "teddy bear" bats left in the wild, the photo shines a light on efforts to save the territory's last remaining native mammal.
Those dark shapes zigzagging across your yard at dusk aren't random visitors. Scientists say returning bats mean your garden is healthier than you think.
Scientists discovered that air pressure changes around wind turbines were killing thousands of bats. A simple adjustment to when turbines start spinning has now saved millions of these vital creatures.
Scientists discovered how bats fly through cluttered environments without crashing by detecting motion changes in sound waves. The breakthrough could help make drones and self-driving cars safer in complex spaces.
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Scientists used a robot to crack the code of how tiny bats detect motionless insects hiding on leaves using sound waves. The discovery could lead to pest-fighting farm robots that protect crops without chemicals.
Tiny endangered bats are adapting to drought by venturing further north than ever before, and conservationists are planting thousands of agave plants to help them survive. DNA evidence just proved these incredible pollinators have expanded their range by 100 miles in search of the nectar that fuels their epic journeys.
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Scientists discovered that vampire bats change their vocalizations to sound more like their closest friends, especially when they share food. This rare behavior shows how these misunderstood creatures build deep social bonds through communication.
A 10-gram silver-haired bat is on the road to recovery after veterinarians in Alberta performed delicate orthopedic surgery to repair its fractured femur. The bat, one of the smallest patients ever treated at the wildlife center, could return to the wild this summer.
In Kenya's coastal caves, scientist David Wechuli and local communities are working together to protect thousands of bats while discovering how these misunderstood creatures help forests thrive. Their research is turning cave systems into thriving conservation hubs that benefit wildlife and people alike.
A Danish city replaced standard streetlights with red LEDs to protect local bat colonies while keeping roads safe for drivers. The simple switch lets nocturnal animals and humans share the same space without conflict.
Scientists at the University of East Anglia discovered that humans can learn to use mouth clicks like bats do, judging distances after just a short training session. This breakthrough could transform how we help visually impaired people navigate their world.
When Baseball Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki's statue was unveiled in Seattle, the bronze bat snapped off—and his response showed why fans love him. Instead of frustration, Ichiro turned the mishap into a humble reminder that perfection isn't the goal.
Baseball legend Ichiro Suzuki's bronze statue lost its bat seconds after the curtain dropped at Seattle's T-Mobile Park, but the Hall of Famer and the Mariners turned the mishap into a moment of joy. Sometimes the best responses to life's curveballs are humor and grace.
A community group in New Zealand has grown from 50 to 180 volunteers in three years, working to save the country's only native land mammals: tiny, chicken nugget-sized bats facing extinction. Their grassroots effort just secured funding to hire seven people, including six Indigenous community members.
Scientists captured never-before-seen footage of leopards, monkeys, and eagles hunting together at a cave housing 40,000 fruit bats in Uganda. The remarkable discovery could help researchers understand how animals build immunity to deadly viruses.
A crumbling Battle of Britain control tower in Hampshire is getting a £700,000 makeover into a holiday home that will share space with six species of resident bats. The restoration will preserve both wartime history and the protected animals that have called the building home for years.
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