Have you ever wondered how certain animals have became to be linked with Halloween? Spiders, bats, black cats. There are numerous animal-related superstitions, especially around Halloween.

Halloween stories and decorations depict the superstition that black cats, bats and spiders are bad luck or evil. Like most celebrations, this holiday has roots in ancient belief dating all the ...

The problem: There are no vampire bats in Minnesota. There aren’t even any in North America. Minnesotans’ necks are safe. Spiders and black cats also get a bad rap when Halloween rolls around.

Trick creatures of all shapes and sizes will be adorning homes this Halloween but their real counterparts might not be such a treat. Bats, rats, and spiders are some of the terrifying household ...