A rare but potentially deadly fungal infection known as histoplasmosis is sickening a cluster of people in Tennessee.

One tayabak admirer reminded me that the silhouette of its distinctive cluster of flowers — the “chandelier”— appears on ...

Wondering if you may have a bat infestation in your attic? These are the signs to look for -- and methods for getting them ...

On night walks through Highgate Wood, Cindy Blaney shares the whirling wonder of the often-maligned mammals with the humans below. Cindy Blaney in Highgate Wood, London.Credit... Supported by By ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The fish-eating bat (Myotis vivesi) catches fish and crustaceans thanks to its long legs, hook-shaped claws and waterproof fur. The species is ...

Lima, Peru — Bats have become the latest mammals susceptible to H5N1, the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus responsible for bird flu. In Peru, over a dozen vampire bats have been found carrying ...

Highlands, North Carolina — In the North Carolina town of Highlands, about 20 feet below ground in a goldmine from the 1800s, there is a race against time to save a bat population whose numbers are ...

Bats are fascinating creatures that play an important role in maintaining ecological balance. By consuming thousands of insects each night, they help control pest populations naturally. However, when ...

New videos reveal the surprising dynamics of bat-rat relationships—and suggest how human activity is fueling these interspecies conflicts. A rat attacks a bat as it flies by in this still image from a ...

The man fell from the Guano Point viewpoint at about 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6. Photo from Mohave County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team A 65-year-old man died after slipping and falling 130 feet into ...

Bat poop—yes, bat poop—is far more fascinating than you might think. You probably don’t give it much thought (unless it’s in your attic), but believe it or not, bat droppings have shaped history, ...