For all their benefits, the world's only flying mammals continue to be the subject of several myths. One misconception is ...

Although bats are wonderful creatures in their own right, they often stir up lots of not-so-wonderful feelings in people. That’s because, of course, they’re associated with razor-sharp teeth, diseases ...

A spooky bat has been spotted flying over the European Southern Observatory's (ESO's) Paranal site in Chile, right in time ...

A bat glides gracefully through the air, showcasing its wings and facial features. The soft, blurred background enhances the focus on the creature, capturing a moment of twilight movement in nature.

The way bats rapidly flap their wings in flight could inspire new designs of flying robots, according to a new study. Researchers studied how fruit bats use their wings to manipulate the air around ...