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 ...

Flying foxes are a type of bat within the Chiroptera order of mammals. There are several different species and, unfortunately, two native Australian species have suffered sudden and dramatic losses ...

Fruit bats earned their name for a pretty obvious reason: their affinity for fruit. Also known as flying foxes, these nocturnal mammals love to chomp down on a variety of different fruits and ...

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 ...

Fruit bats earned their name for a pretty obvious reason: their affinity for fruit. Also known as flying foxes, these nocturnal mammals love to chomp down on a variety of different fruits and flowers, ...