Historically, bats have been cast as terrifying night stalkers. This, however, is a misleading portrayal. “I’ve personally noticed,” says Erin Cord, community engagement manager for Bat Conservation ...

Bats face challenges such as climate change and habitat loss that are endangering the species. Here’s how building a bat house can save bats, and how easy it is to build one. undefined undefined Getty ...

An up close look at the rare, Florida Bonneted Bat. (Kathleen Smith/Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) (CN) — A Florida district court released good news Friday for a fragile species ...

For the first time, the Florida bonneted bat has been granted critical habitat across the state, following a court-ordered agreement. It’s one of the largest bats in North America with a wingspan of ...

Welcome to the L.A. Times Plants Newsletter, with a list of plant-related activities and events for August and links to articles you might have missed. But first, a few words about bats — those flying ...

A study conducted by Reuters data analysis found that as more people encroach on bat habitats, the risk of viruses that can jump from bats to humans is expected to rise. Viruses can be transported ...

A new study revealed an interesting correlation between common habitats for bats and ideal locations for wind turbines, per an article from Renewable Energy Magazine. According to the findings, ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— Following a court-ordered agreement, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today designated more than 1.1 million acres of ­­critical habitat for the endangered Florida bonneted bat ...

Bats are one of the most misunderstood animals. They are called bloodsuckers, hair-grabbers, disease-carriers and sinister ...

But the endangered Florida bonneted bat will still have a sizable habitat in the central and southern part of the state. The Fish and Wildlife Service has designated 1.2 million acres as critical ...