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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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