Articles for tag: bat colonies, summer migration, Texas bats, urban ecology, wildlife tourism

Why Texas Bats Boom in Summer - And the Best Bridges to See Them

Why Texas Bats Boom in Summer – And the Best Bridges to See Them

Jan Otte

Texas transforms into a flying mammal paradise every summer, hosting one of nature’s most spectacular migrations that brings millions of bats north from Mexico. Picture enormous rivers of bats streaming across twilight skies, each one playing a crucial role in keeping our ecosystem balanced while putting on a show that draws visitors from around the ...

7 Cities Where Urban Coyotes Learned New Tricks to Survive

Suhail Ahmed

Slip through any North American city at dusk and you may glimpse a shape that doesn’t quite match the skyline – urban coyotes, newly minted masters of the metropolitan maze. Scientists have spent the past two decades mapping how these canids turned concrete into habitat, retooling their diet, their schedules, and even their social lives ...

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 ...