This bat species is part of the leaf-nosed bat family, meaning they have a triangular flap of tissue shaped like a leaf at the end of their noses. Those noses help them detect the scent of ...

Thirty million years ago, the Neotropical leaf-nosed bat survived solely on insects. Since then, these bats have diversified into many different species by changing what they eat.

The hamamas tube-nosed fruit bat has been named after the Papuan word for 'happy' A bat from the rainforests of Papua New Guinea affectionately known as 'Yoda' has been given official recognition ...

The Mexican long-nosed bat, key to growing Weber Azul, is facing extinction. And if the species disappears, your margarita might go with it. "You wouldn't have tequila if you had no bats ...