Scientists are learning more about the rarely seen spectral bat, Latin America’s “jaguar on the wing.” A spectral bat, the largest bat species in the Western Hemisphere, consumes a short-tailed fruit ...

For the first time, scientists documented direct evidence of a bat preying on a bird at high altitude. By Douglas Main During spring and fall migrations, billions of birds take to the night skies. The ...

After nearly 25 years of research, the mystery has finally been solved: Europe's largest bat doesn't just eat small birds—it hunts and captures them more than a kilometer above the ground. And it eats ...

The recording gives it away. First, a sudden plunge in altitude, then distressed bird calls before a prolonged series of chewing sounds. The largest bat species in Europe has been caught in the act by ...

Bats are devouring robins mid-flight on their migration route to Britain, scientists have found. Aarhus University in Denmark put trackers on greater noctule bats – the largest bats in Europe – and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It’s hard to think of a spookier wildlife scenario: A songbird is ...

L3Harris Technologies has unveiled a new generation of its counter-unmanned systems platform that includes specialized land, maritime, air, and electronic warfare variants. The move reflects the ...

Get ready for some fun moments from the Thamma movie sets to the Breakfast club show as Ayushmann Khurrana opens up about his love for the classic comfort food—Rajma Chawal! Meanwhile, Dinesh Vijan ...

The discovery of bird DNA in bat poo has suggested that a handful of bat species are able to hunt migrating birds. Researchers have now obtained direct evidence that some bats do hunt birds — and even ...

Certain animals have displayed unusual behavior when the moon crosses paths with the sun—but there are a lot of unknowns. The 2024 total solar eclipse provided some answers. Mexican free-tailed bats ...

In 17th and 18th century Europe, regular outbreaks of disease like plague, cholera and tuberculosis decimated many communities across the continent. Depending on the cause of death and method of ...