A tiny bat gently perches on a human hand, its delicate wings folded as it calmly surveys its surroundings. The close-up view highlights the creature’s soft fur and intricate features, capturing a ...

"These viruses are so closely related to MERS, so we have to be concerned if they ever infect humans," said virologist Michael Letko.

In the shadows of Python Cave, Uganda, a leopard leaps from a guano mound—formed by bat excrement—and sinks its teeth into a ...

There is everything from garden paths with manicured surroundings to more wild routes with some elevation changes. There are ...

This fact sheet attempts to dispel the fears and answer some of the questions most often asked of the National Museum of Natural History by presenting some general facts about the biology and natural ...

Brown bats, like this one seen hanging from a tree, have bee impacted by the fungal disease, “white nose syndrome.” Local brown bat populations have seen a rebound in numbers, but remain small. MINT ...

The fossil of Icaronycteris gunnelli Rietbergen et al., 2023, PLOS One, CC0. The fossil record is biased against bats. The flying mammals are small, making their fossilized remains very hard to ...