Most Americans tend to think about bats only around Halloween, but the U.S. economy benefits from these furry flying mammals ...

A pollinator transports pollen from the stamen (male part) of the flower of a plant to the stigma (female part) of the original or another flower. Moving the pollen is necessary to fertilize the plant ...

The $1.53 trillion U.S. agriculture and associated industries are facing little-known threats worth billions to their bottom lines from climate change, wind power and a fungal disease decimating bats ...

Barney Wood recently explored the role bats play in the ecosystem, shedding light on the creatures’ essential contributions and debunking common misconceptions. While opinions on bats vary—some find ...

Get to know bats, the misunderstood marvels that benefit your garden.

In many cultures, extending back millennia, bats have been associated with the devil, witchcraft and evil-doers. Their nocturnal activities have spurned countless myths about malevolent behavior: ...

Florida's bat maternity season begins April 16 and lasts through August 14. It is illegal to remove bats from your home without a permit during maternity season. Bats are beneficial to the environment ...