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Bat Facts: Why Bats Are Beneficial, Not Scary

We are better off with bats. These bat facts will make you rethink the unsung heroes of the night and learn why you should ...

Biologists race to rescue bat populations from deadly white-nose syndrome

North Carolina's tricolored bats are unstable, among several species of bats quickly dying off in the dark. The bats eat the ...

Don't panic!: What to do if you find a bat in your house or attic

It's that time of year when bats are starting to hibernate, sometimes in your own home. Experts say there are safe ways to ...

Millions of bats are being killed by wind turbines, but smart sensors could help protect them

They’re a vital source of renewable energy, but wind turbines can be a danger to bats. Bat-detection technology could protect the flying mammals, while keeping wind turbines turning.
WTOL

Most bats do not carry rabies, says Nature's Nursery, and stresses their ecological importance

TOLEDO, Ohio — Since the recent confirmation from the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department of a rabies-positive bat in Lucas County, wildlife experts have said education and calm are key. For Laura ...
KSL

Have You Seen This? Bats fill the sky ahead of typhoon in Philippines

Bats filled the sky in Pandan, Philippines, ahead of Typhoon Tino, prompting consternation among some. But it may have been a ...
KHON2

5 facts about the new ‘torpedo bats’ trend in baseball: Hawaiʻi sports

HONOLULU (KHON2) — There have many reports recently about a new trend that has started making waves in Major League Baseball (MLB): the torpedo bat. This bat was designed by Aaron Leanhardt is a ...