Bats have inspired many pop culture references, most famously vampires. But did you know there is a species of bat that looks ...

The large flying fox (Pteropus vampyrus) is a Southeast Asian species of megabat. In China, bats are said to bring good luck. Ancient Egyptians believed they could cure an array of diseases. But ...

KOTA KINABALU: Flying foxes, or fruit bats as they are locally known, are disappearing rapidly due to misconceptions about medicinal properties and being hunted for food, a conservationist warns.

Most library-goers don’t get to enjoy a bit of nature while pursuing books; not so for Portugal’s Joanine Library. A colony of bats has called the library home since the 18th century. The fascinating ...

Feb. 3 (UPI) --Animal rescuers in Australia responded to a hotel where a bat apparently attempted to take a drink from the swimming pool and became trapped in the water. Kate CJ Murphy, president of ...

Flying foxes are a type of bat within the Chiroptera order of mammals. There are several different species and, unfortunately ...

A devastating heatwave swept across the east coast of Australia over the weekend, resulting in an unprecedented loss of black and grey-headed flying foxes. Wildlife rescuers warn that fatalities may ...