These Egyptian fruit bats (Rousettus aegyptiacus), unlike most other species of bats, are diurnal and have great vision. But they aren’t just using their eyesight as they forage for ripe fruit, ...

Fruit and sometimes insects also supplement their diet ... vines or grow from the trunk of a plant unobstructed by heavy tropical foliage. A few species of bats are carnivorous, eating small frogs, ...

A new study from Tel Aviv University reveals that the greater mouse-tailed bat (Rhinopoma microphyllum) uses its long tail as ...

This bat loves to eat figs, and three species of figs have their seeds spread ... The masked palm civet lives in trees and eats mainly fruit, and can sometimes be found in urban areas close ...

It includes information on the species’ range, population size, habitat, threats and conservation actions. If you enjoy fresh fruit or an occasional shot of tequila — thank a bat, Waldien said.

Species being proposed for delisting include the ivory-billed ... and the last verified sighting was in 1944 despite extensive searches. Little Mariana fruit bat: Also known as a flying fox, the ...

Ilha Grande is one of the most bat-diverse areas in the state of Rio de Janeiro, with 37 documented species. This accounts ...