Rosie is a freelance writer living in London. She has covered everything from ancient Egyptian temples to exciting medical breakthroughs, but she particularly enjoys writing about wildlife, ...

The main signs of a bat infestation are piles of rice grain-sized droppings and dark urine stains. Ammonia smells, scratching and squeaking at night, or bats around your yard are also common signs.

Bat poop—yes, bat poop—is far more fascinating than you might think. You probably don’t give it much thought (unless it’s in your attic), but believe it or not, bat droppings have shaped history, ...

Bats, often seen hanging in dark caves or swarming at dusk, are one of the most iconic Halloween symbols. These creatures of the night are vital to ecosystems as they control insect populations and ...

Twelve people on a family vacation last December were sickened when they came into contact with bat droppings while touring the popular Venado Caves in Costa Rica, according to the U.S. Centers for ...

Wildlife officials in Oregon and Washington have confirmed the presence of a dangerous fungus known for killing millions of bats across North America. The fungus Pseudogymnoascus, which causes a ...