Bats surf storm fronts during continental migration
Bats, like birds, are capable of incredible long-distance migrations, but their behavior has remained a mystery due to the difficulty of observing it. Recent research by scientists from the Max…
Orange Dwarf Cave Crocodiles: How Bats, Caves, and Mutation Created a New Species
Dwarf crocodiles in Gabon found living in a cave, with their skin turning orange from swimming in guano. It’s unclear how long they’ve been down there, but genetic research indicates…
South Australia Adjusts to Growing Colonies of Megabats in Adelaide
In a spectacle of nature, grey-headed flying foxes, boasting wingspans exceeding a meter and a voracious craving for fruit and nectar, have made South Australia their sprawling sanctuary. As twilight…
Preserving Wildlife: New Refuges in Tennessee and Wyoming Safeguard Toads, Bats, Salamanders
Federal authorities report that two recently inaugurated national wildlife sanctuaries in Tennessee and Montana are poised to safeguard environments crucial for the well-being of imperiled species, including but not limited…
Bats’ Extraordinary Immunity: Clues for Cancer Prevention
In a groundbreaking study, bats emerge as evolutionary marvels, having developed unique traits that shield them from cancer and bolster their resistance to infections. The extraordinary genomic adaptations discovered in…