No tricks here! Bats are vital to healthy ecosystems. 🦇🌙 Often misunderstood as spooky creatures of the night, bats are actually fang-tastic allies. Each one devours thousands of insects every night, keeping nature in balance. At Forillon National Park, seven bat species call the park home, most of them listed as species at risk. And they’re not alone - from coast to coast, bat populations are facing steep declines due to habitat loss and white-nose syndrome. Across the country and beyond, Par

Ever wondered why bats are the only mammals that can truly fly? Unlike flying squirrels that only glide, bats evolved wings made from stretched skin over elongated finger bones, giving them remarkable control in the air. Their flexible wings allow them to make sharp turns, hover, and even fly backward, something birds struggle with. Flight gave bats access to nighttime hunting, where fewer predators competed for food. Combined with echolocation, bats became masters of the dark sky. So when you s

Did you know that some bats can glow in the dark? 🦇 Every October, #bats become icons of mystery and folklore. They're silhouettes on the darkening sky, darting through the chill air. But this year, science has added a new layer of intrigue: some bats glow under #ultraviolet light! Researchers from the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources said this month that 6 North American bat species emit a green #fluorescence when exposed to UV rays. It’s the 1st documen

The Northern Ghost Bat: nature’s little white phantom 👻🦇 With its pure white fur and translucent pink wings, this bat looks more like a puff of cotton than a predator. Found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, it hunts insects at night and spends the day tucked under palm leaves. Ethereal, tiny, and hauntingly beautiful. 📷 Michael Autumn #batweek #internationalbatweek #bats #NorthernGhostBat #WildlifeReels #AnimalFacts #StrangeAnimals #NatureWow | Discvr Blog