Articles for tag: bat colony, bat conservation, biodiversity, bridge habitat, Environmental Science, nocturnal animals, Texas wildlife, urban ecology, Wildlife Discovery, Wildlife Research

Secret Bat Colony Found in Texas Bridge

Secret Bat Colony Found in Texas Bridge

Andrew Alpin

Hidden beneath the everyday bustle of Texas highways, millions of bats have quietly built their own metropolis. These remarkable flying mammals have turned ordinary concrete structures into extraordinary nurseries, hunting headquarters, and migration rest stops. What makes these discoveries particularly fascinating is how citizen scientists are using cutting-edge technology to track these mysterious creatures. The ...

The Human Connection: Why Dense Populations Help Coyotes

The Science of Urban Coyotes: How They’re Adapting to Chicago’s Streets

Andrew Alpin

  When you think about Chicago’s wildlife, chances are coyotes don’t immediately spring to mind. Between the bustling streets, towering skyscrapers, and millions of people calling the Windy City home, it seems like an unlikely place for these wild predators to thrive. But here’s the surprising truth: Chicago has become one of North America’s most ...