Bats have inspired many pop culture references, most famously vampires. But did you know there is a species of bat that looks ...

Scientists put the bloodsucking mammals on a treadmill to understand how they get the energy to chase down their next meal. Researchers tracked how vampire bats processed their blood meals as they ...

Researchers recently investigated hammer-headed bat populations in southern Cameroon. The mixed-methods investigation was conducted in mature rainforest, where these massive, bizarre-looking bats ...

Most library-goers don’t get to enjoy a bit of nature while pursuing books; not so for Portugal’s Joanine Library. A colony of bats has called the library home since the 18th century. The fascinating ...

WASHINGTON — Scientists have figured out why vampire bats are the only mammals that can survive on a diet of just blood. The bats live in South and Central America and are basically “living Draculas,” ...

The large flying fox (Pteropus vampyrus) is a Southeast Asian species of megabat. In China, bats are said to bring good luck. Ancient Egyptians believed they could cure an array of diseases. But ...

Bats usually get cast as spooky night dwellers who dart through the dark or hang upside down in attics. But there’s a lot more to them than Halloween stories suggest. Here’s a look at the surprising ...

Experiments with vampire bats running on treadmills have revealed they have a highly unusual method of getting energy from protein, due to their specialised diet. Most mammals get the bulk of their ...

(via TEDEd) Follow the nighttime routine of a vampire bat as it hunts for prey, and find out how these unique creatures work together to survive.