Tag: bats
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Why these baby bats are wrapped like burritos
At Misfits Rehab in Maine, orphaned bats wrapped in tiny blankets are winning hearts online. But those adorable bundles serve a real purpose. Called “bat wraps,” they mimic the comfort of a mother’s wing. In nature, baby bats cling to their mothers constantly. When they’re orphaned, the separation is traumatic. The wraps offer warmth, reduce
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Ozzy Osbourne’s unlikely turn from cat killer to animal advocate
Ozzy Osbourne once bit the head off a bat, decapitated doves in a record label office, and, at his absolute lowest, shot 17 of his own cats during a drug-fueled breakdown. By any measure, his relationship with animals began in darkness. But by the time he died in July 2025, Ozzy’s life had taken a
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5 Reasons to Love the Honduran White Bat
In the dense forests of Central America, the Honduran white bat (Ectophylla alba) carves out a delicate existence, blending striking beauty with quiet ingenuity. No larger than a thumb, its velvety white fur and yellow-orange features are as captivating as its behaviors: crafting leaf tents by slicing Heliconia veins to create shelters that shield it
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Nature’s Halloween icon: The striking Painted Vesper Bat
Did you know that there’s a bat species that looks like it’s been dipped in Halloween candy? Meet the Painted Vesper Bat, a small but striking creature that’s capturing the hearts of nature enthusiasts worldwide. The Painted Vesper Bat, scientifically known as Kerivoula picta, is a tiny insectivorous phenomenon native to Southeast Asia. With its
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Hammerhead Bats: Nature’s oddball flying mammals you’ve never heard of
In the heart of Africa’s lush rainforests, a creature straight out of a fantasy novel takes flight. With a face that’s part horse, part kangaroo, and a wingspan that rivals some eagles, the hammerhead bat defies conventional notions of what a bat should look like. These peculiar flying mammals, scientifically known as Hypsignathus monstrosus, have
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The surprisingly sweet world of the Ice Cream Bean
Ice cream beans (Inga edulis) are legumes that grow on the Inga trees in Central and South America. These 60-foot tall trees can produce pods that are over six feet long. Inside these pods, you will find a sweet and fluffy fruit that tastes like vanilla and cotton candy. Indigenous people in Peru, Ecuador, and
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National Park Odyssey: Unraveling Carlsbad’s Caverns Hidden Depths
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, sometimes referred to as “The Road to Hell,” is a subterranean gem in New Mexico. Far from infernal, this captivating expanse of natural beauty offers visitors a unique journey into Earth’s ancient past. Subterranean Splendor: The Majesty of Carlsbad Caverns Formed from a sea around 250 million years ago, the Carlsbad