You might think Halloween decorations when you hear about glowing bats, yet scientists have recently discovered something truly remarkable. When placed ing, six species of the critters were found to emit a green luminescence, marking a groundbreaking discovery in North American wildlife research. It is the first record of the phenomenon in bats native to ...
During the tumultuous years of World War II, innovative and often bizarre ideas were put on the table to gain an upper hand. Among these was the U.S. military’s unusual plan known as the Bat Bomb Experiment. This audacious concept involved using bats as mini-bomb carriers to unleash chaos on enemy infrastructure. Such an idea ...
After nearly two decades of devastating losses, Pennsylvania’s bat populations are showing remarkable signs of recovery. The story begins in 2006 when a mysterious white fungus started appearing on hibernating bats in caves across New York state. By 2009, this deadly disease had spread to Pennsylvania, triggering one of the most dramatic wildlife collapses ...
Deep beneath Oklahoma’s rolling hills, something fascinating is happening in abandoned coal and copper mines. These forgotten industrial spaces have become the unlikely sanctuaries for bat colonies across the state. The transformation of Oklahoma’s into critical wildlife habitat tells a story of adaptation, conservation, and ecological balance. These underground chambers now house some of the ...
