2021 – The Year a Bat Won ‘Bird of the Year’
Before this year, most of us had probably never heard of the New Zealand long-tailed… Read More »2021 – The Year a Bat Won ‘Bird of the Year’
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Bats Can Be Punk-Rock Too
Quick story time: I’ve been back at home in Pennsylvania for a few months, staying… Read More »Bats Can Be Punk-Rock Too
This Bat Has POCKETS!
The one thing nearly every girl wants more of is…pockets. Turns out, it’s not just… Read More »This Bat Has POCKETS!
North America’s Most Underrated Bat
Found nearly everywhere across North America, the Big Brown Bat (Eptesicus fuscus) is THE quintessential… Read More »North America’s Most Underrated Bat
Bat-urday Bat Chat – Samoan Flying Fox
Did you know that there are at least 60 species of flying fox? Named for… Read More »Bat-urday Bat Chat – Samoan Flying Fox
Bat-urday Bat Chat – Proboscis Bat
Here’s a quirky bat you might not have heard of – the Proboscis Bat! These… Read More »Bat-urday Bat Chat – Proboscis Bat
Bat-urday Bat Chat – Pallid Bat
Are you ready to meet your new favorite bat species? Say hello to the Pallid… Read More »Bat-urday Bat Chat – Pallid Bat
An Endangered Species Success Story
Endangered Species Day 2021: Wildlife without Borders This is the Lesser Long-nosed Bat (Leptonycteris yerbabuenae).… Read More »An Endangered Species Success Story
Bats ‘Right-side Up’?
When we think of bats roosting, we imagine them hanging, with their feet above their… Read More »Bats ‘Right-side Up’?
Bats of a Different Color
Go into any Halloween store, and you’ll find some kind of bat decoration – usually… Read More »Bats of a Different Color