The number of bats in Pennsylvania has dramatically dropped over the years, but work is being done in mines and railroad tunnels to help these important flying mammals recover. With Halloween around ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Zach Dezenzo was rehabbing an injury at the Houston Astros’ minor-league facility in Florida last season when he first beheld a bat that he still thinks “looks weird.” Its barrel bulged ...

With Halloween upon us, spooky symbols of the holiday abound — including bats. It just so happens to also be International Bat Week, which celebrates the role of bats in nature. Coincidence? Perhaps ...

In Spain, the Cave of the Bats, Albuñol, held a major secret: bowstrings discovered in the 19th century predate those used by ...

A bat glides gracefully through the air, showcasing its wings and facial features. The soft, blurred background enhances the focus on the creature, capturing a moment of twilight movement in nature.

Bats play an important role in many ecosystems around the world. They are a major predator of night-flying insects, including pests that cost farmers billions of dollars annually. However, bats pose ...

For many people, living or being around bats – those night-dwelling creatures that lean toward the creepy side – doesn’t seem so appealing. But Tom Ramseth of North Aurora welcomes bats and other ...

The New York Yankees certainly lived up to their celebrated nickname in a season-opening sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers. The Bronx Bombers belted a record-tying 15 home runs in their first three games ...

NEW YORK — The Torpedo Bat Era isn’t even a week old. But in the short time since Yankees play-by-play man Michael Kay pointed out the team’s new, misshapen sticks on live TV, Torpedo Bat Mania has ...