Hibernation has long fascinated scientists and researchers, not only for its biological significance but also for its potential applications in medicine and space exploration. A recent study led by ...

The days are getting shorter, the temperatures are dropping. Numerous animals are migrating south, others are seeking their hibernacula—including bats. However, while hibernation is becoming shorter ...

Disturbing a hibernating bat can be detrimental to its survival, as it depletes vital fat reserves needed to survive the winter. Bats typically seek out more suitable hibernacula in November, such as ...

Bats across Indiana are waking from hibernation and moving out of their caves in search of food. These flying mammals play a vital role in Indiana’s ecosystem and even its economy. Feeding on beetles, ...

Recent studies conducted at the University of Greifswald have shed new light on the mysterious world of hibernation. Researchers focused on bat blood cells to understand how these creatures survive ...

The study led by the University of Barcelona reveals how bats are adapting to a warmer climate and milder temperatures with changes in the length of their hibernation, the body conditions and their ...

Q: About two weeks ago, my neighbors experienced a couple of bats flying around inside their house during the day. They flew out of a woodstove that, of course, wasn't being used. A few days ago I was ...

Millie Mine, located in Iron Mountain, Michigan, is home to one of the largest bat colonies in North America. Little brown bats and big brown bats, both insectivores, inhabit the mine, with the little ...