Bats seen swooping over gardens and yards at night are responding directly to insect abundance below, signaling a healthy local ecosystem and providing substantial natural pest control. When these ...
On a research cruise focused on marine mammals and seabirds, scientists earned an unexpected bonus: The first-ever documented sighting of a hoary bat flying over the open ocean. On a research cruise ...
Ecologist Jim Mullholland explains why you want these nighttime visitors around your home or garden.
Bats flying around your home at night may signal a healthy ecosystem. (Image: Canva) Bats in gardens signal a healthy, balanced ecosystem. Bats control pests and help pollinate night-blooming plants.