New research looks at the effect of bat box design and placement on the energetic balance of endangered Indiana bats. Imagine if you had to catch every bite of your dinner with your mouth, while ...

Imagine moving into a new house just to discover it has no insulation. That's what life can be like for a bat box resident. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. Bat boxes, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Bats are a critical part of ecosystems worldwide and provide a ...

Bat boxes are potential death traps for the winged mammals during heatwaves, new research warns. They can overheat and die in bat boxes during extreme hot weather, say scientists. They explained that ...

Waynesburg will become the latest location to host bat boxes as the population slowly recovers from a syndrome that decimated bat colonies around the country. The council voted at its September ...

URBANA, Ill. – Imagine if you had to catch every bite of your dinner with your mouth, while flying, in the dark. You’d be exhausted, and probably pretty hungry. Though some bats go for sedentary ...

During heterothermic periods, bats and developing pups could suffer if their environment cools off too much or too quickly. Excessive heat or cold can also impact energy reserves during endothermic ...