Historically, bat migration has been a bit of a black box. While scientists have learned lots about how birds migrate, the handful of bat species that make long-distance journeys have been tougher to ...

Bats across Indiana are waking from hibernation and moving out of their caves in search of food. These flying mammals play a vital role in Indiana’s ecosystem and even its economy. Feeding on beetles, ...

January ushers in more than just winter. It is the season of the four “tions”: brumation, hibernation, migration and ...

The days are getting shorter, the temperatures are dropping. Numerous animals are migrating south, others are seeking their hibernacula—including bats. However, while hibernation is becoming shorter ...

Inconsistent winter weather is forcing bats to wake up from hibernation earlier than they should, creating problems for the ...

Hibernation has long fascinated scientists and researchers, not only for its biological significance but also for its potential applications in medicine and space exploration. A recent study led by ...

Migrating hundreds and hundreds of miles is hard work for the common noctule bat. But this European species makes its marathon journey a little... Bats catch a lift from storm winds on long-distance ...