Because bats have been vilified for so long it can be difficult to see past their "scary" facade. Here's why these creatures deserve our thanks.

Bats' biggest boon to humans may be in their diet. A single bat can eat thousands of insects per night, ridding the air of mosquitoes and other pests.

Even though “Bat Country Revisited” is the name of the new exhibition at You Are Here in Jeannette, the art space won’t look entirely like a Halloween store. Some of the artwork will include ...

Have you noticed that decorations and kids’ drawings at Halloween always seem to include bats? Swooping, scary bats. But are these night-loving critters — the only mammals that can truly fly ...

Connecticut wildlife officials say bats play an important role in the ecosystem, as well as the state’s agriculture industry.

Mechanical drawing for the Ollie bat, a skateboard device that allows for manipulating the skateboard to do tricks. It is a black plastic device in the shape of a bat with two holes in each end for ...

When we think of bats, an unfavorable image often comes to mind. Whether it's the scary portrayal of them in vampire films and literature or a general fear of how their real-life counterparts ...

Bats at Halloween are often depicted as blood-thirsty, scary-winged creatures. This description seems to add to the fun of this popular American holiday. However, bats are far from scary and are ...

Bats' biggest boon to humans may be in their diet. A single bat can eat thousands of insects per night, ridding the air of mosquitoes and other pests.