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Why bats can carry deadly viruses without getting seriously ill
September 11, 2026 1:53 pm
Bats can carry viruses that cause severe disease in humans yet often remain healthy themselves. New research offers clues about their unique immune system and how it controls viral infections.
Fox-faced and fruit-loving: What makes this Indian bat so unique
August 31, 2026 12:30 pm
Often mistaken for a pest, the Indian flying fox plays an important role in seed dispersal but faces growing threats from habitat loss and hunting.
Looks like a dog, flies like a bat: Meet nature’s unusual mammal
August 29, 2026 11:11 am
This unusual bat looks remarkably like a dog. But its funny face hides a fascinating story of speed, echolocation and species discovery!
The hidden animal mystery inside a 1611 painting has finally been solved
July 12, 2026 3:06 pm
Scientists recently confirmed that the Greater noctule bat eats birds — but a 400-year-old painting suggests this was known much earlier.
Knowledge Nugget | Bats in India and their conservation status
April 20, 2026 9:36 am
UPSC Exam: State of India’s Bats, 2024–25, reports that bat species in India are facing neglect due to a lack of research. What are the locations of 16 endemic bat species? What are the major diseases associated with this mammal?
First-ever bat conservation assessment flags threat to species, data dark spots
April 17, 2026 3:41 am
Pieced together by a team of 36 bat experts from 27 institutions over two years, and based on review of existing scientific literature, the report has painted a sobering status of the flying mammals, calling for urgent research on their habitats, hotspots, ecology, diet, and the disease risk they pose.
Lyssavirus is rare, but deadly -- what should you do if bat bites you?
July 05, 2025 6:47 pm
Human infection with bat lyssavirus occurs through direct contact with infected bat saliva via bites, scratches or open skin.
Fruit bats: the Boeings and Airbuses of the animal kingdom
December 04, 2024 8:55 pm
The only mammals that can maintain sustained flight, a fruit bat can give you the heebie-jeebies while flapping close past you
Shenaz Treasury says a bat fell on her: 'Doc said I should take rabies shot'
November 11, 2024 6:00 pm
"Their scratches and bites look tiny but can cause rabies," Shenaz Treasury added
It's almost Halloween. That means it's time for a bat beauty contest!
October 28, 2024 6:00 am
Since 2019, the Bureau of Land Management has hosted an online competition on its Facebook and Instagram accounts, posting bat photos and inviting people to vote for the cutest to raise awareness of the animal's ecological importance.
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From pest control to pollination: 6 surprising reasons to appreciate bats
April 17, 2026 4:24 pm
International Bat Appreciation Day is observed annually on April 17th to recognise the crucial role bats play in ecosystems and to promote their conservation.
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