The new study suggests that bats calibrate their in-built magnetic compass using polarised light at sunset Bats use the pattern of polarised light in the evening sky to get their bearings, according ...

Bats and birds, although both masters of the sky, follow distinct evolutionary paths. A recent study highlights a key difference in the evolution of their limbs, influencing their ability to occupy ...

Bats possess remarkable sensory abilities, utilizing echolocation with incredible precision to map their surroundings and ...

Bats are not only masters of aerodynamic flight — they’re skillful at multitasking while flying, too. By Rachel Nuwer Some humans like to think of themselves as good multitaskers, but bats may do it ...

The 'Batzilla' Facebook page wants to educate the world about bats A Facebook page is melting hearts and changing minds with its pictures of orphaned baby bats wrapped in blankets. The 'Batzilla, ...

Using a wind tunnel, a computerised imaging system and the odd dash of honey, scientists have analysed the highly flexible flap of bats' wings. Bats evolved flight independently from birds and their ...

Bats use the pattern of polarised light in the evening sky to get their bearings, according to a new study. As well as having unusual echolocation skills and their own magnetic compass, bats are now ...