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 ...

Indiana listed the bat as an endangered species in the same decade due to “human disturbance of caves that bats use for winter hibernating,” according to DNR. Since being listed, Indiana bats ...

Five months after Tropical Storm Helene, the Bat Cave community in Henderson County is still struggling to recover from record flooding and landslides. Road closures and damage continue to hinder ...

The Latin sodalis means companion, and refers to the social habits of hibernating Indiana bats. More than 90% of the total population of 500,000 spend the winter in just five caves or mines in Indiana ...

While some bat species have seen up to a 99% population decline, Rafinesque's big-eared bat has shown a strong resistance to ...

What are you doing for spring break? There are many fun things to do within a few hours of Evansville to see and attend over spring break. Caves: Looking to get some walking in this break? Caves tours ...

Every fall, Indiana bats gather in swarms at chosen hibernating spots to mate, swooping in and out of caves from dusk till dawn. Some humans might find this a frightening sight, but in fact bats are ...