As far as spooky mammals go, it’s hard to beat the bat. But the night-time fliers get a bad rap. They keep insect populations under control, and serve as pollinators. With Halloween coming in a couple ...

Dozens of species — ranging from moths to orchids — may soon be addedto Massachusetts’ endangered species list. The Massachusetts Endangered Species Act, enacted in 1990, complements the federal one ...

All bees are having a hard time of it. Habitat destruction and pesticides are wreaking havoc on the natives, and the plight of the honeybee is even worse. Already plagued by a hive parasite called the ...

In a few weeks, warming spring weather will draw out birds, bees and bats to feed, pollinate and nest. You can attract them to your yard with man-made habitats that you build or buy. You'll need ...

International Bat Week will be observed Oct. 24 to 31, 2025, including educational events and outings in Wisconsin.

When you picture bats scattered around your garden, your mind might immediately jump to spooky folklore or festive Halloween decor. But in reality, bats are one of the hardest-working nighttime ...

The Bats and the Bees The wording of your article1 was sufficiently imprecise to provoke a brain gag on my part. Bat and bird wings are homologous!? No! Analogous, I say. They do NOT use the same ...

A few years ago, when honey-bee populations in North America and Europe suddenly began plummeting — with death rates approaching 90% in some cases — people rightfully took notice. Documentary ...

With Halloween coming in a couple of days, you are seeing plenty of Halloween decorations that are intended to instill a little bit of fear, including some displays containing bats. The fear of bats, ...