While bats have become associated with the Halloween season, the reality is that these animals are smart, sociable, and generally not a threat to humans. At Audubon Zoo, about 245 Seba’s short-tailed ...

Oct. 24 marked the start of Bat Week, an annual observance that runs through Halloween. It's a time for advocates to educate folks about some of the creatures of the night that we share the planet ...

Arizona is home to 28 different species of bats. Bats are an important part of the ecosystem. They pollinate plants and eat mosquitoes. It is illegal to kill or harm bats in Arizona, but they can be ...

It’s easy to assume that Honduran white bats only live in Honduras because of their name. However, these adorably fluffy creatures can also be found in other Central American countries, including ...

As the Coast’s warm, subtropical environment is a draw for snowbirds and tourists, it’s also a draw for bats — an environmentally essential, but often overlooked, part of the region’s ecosystem.

With Halloween upon us, spooky symbols of the holiday abound — including bats. It just so happens to also be International Bat Week, which celebrates the role of bats in nature. Coincidence? Perhaps ...