Bats, often seen hanging in dark caves or swarming at dusk, are one of the most iconic Halloween symbols. These creatures of the night are vital to ecosystems as they control insect populations and ...

Scientists are warning that the same chain of events suspected of starting the Covid pandemic in China could take place in Europe. Under the 'natural origins' hypothesis, backed by the World Health ...

A lethal fungal disease that has devastated bat populations across North America and driven three Canadian species to ...

The world’s largest bat organoid platform, which promises improvement in the study of zoonotic viruses, has been newly developed by scientists at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) in Korea. By ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Buried deep within caves, bats — and especially their ...