Wet flight (no rain): Researchers moistened the bats’ fur and wing membranes. ・Wet flight (with rain): Bats were both wet and exposed to moderate rainfall. The scientists measured the bats ...

Bat-eared foxes can be distinguished by their large ears, gray fur around the belly and darker fur on their feet, ears, and tail tip. They are primarily nocturnal and as one could imagine ...

They have big, long legs that helps them to cling securely to bat fur. It's an adaptation that ensures they remain secure during flight—a critical survival trait for their novel lifestyle.

Photo from Martin, Kilburn, Charette and Miller (2025) Spix’s disc-winged bats normally have “dark brown fur” with some “reddish brown” patches and a lighter underside, but this bat had ...

Bat-eared foxes are not dangerous to humans. “Their diet consists of insects, and they can be distinguished by their large ears, gray fur around the belly and darker fur on their feet ...