Bats get a bad rap. They’re tied to Halloween decorations, vampire legends, and the occasional panicked reaction when one swoops through a backyard at dusk. But beyond the spooky stereotypes lies a ...

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Bat enthusiasts around the world celebrated International Bat Appreciation Day on Wednesday. The Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal Trust pitched in with some “Bat-tastic fun ...

Bat educator Terry Lobdell shares a few facts about bats Terry Lobdell, of Townville, gives a few fun facts about bats outside the Woodcock Creek Nature Center, 21742 German Road in Meadville.

With Halloween upon us, spooky symbols of the holiday abound — including bats. It just so happens to also be International Bat Week, which celebrates the role of bats in nature. Coincidence? Perhaps ...

Often perceived as eerie or mysterious creatures of the night, bats are crucial players in our ecosystems that rarely receive attention. These over 1,400 species around the world fascinate their human ...

Bats eat insects, a lot of them, every night. In Florida, there are 13 native bat species. It is illegal to kill bats in Florida. Just in time for Halloween, Bat Appreciation Week is coming.

Did you know that 17 different types of bats live in Northern California? Some are pollinators; others are insect eaters. Both are important to our environment. Much has been written over the last few ...

Terry Lobdell, of Townville, gives a few fun facts about bats outside the Woodcock Creek Nature Center, 21742 German Road in Meadville.