This bat species is part of the leaf-nosed bat family, meaning they have a triangular flap of tissue shaped like a leaf at the end of their noses. Those noses help them detect the scent of ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— Following a court-ordered agreement, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today designated more than 1.1 million acres of ­­critical habitat for the endangered Florida bonneted bat ...

I met my first bat at the age of 11 at an event in my local park. I have been hooked ever since. Bats are a fascinating group of animals, with more than 1,300 different species around the world. They ...