New research by the University of Sydney offers important insights into how and when new coronavirus variants arise in bats.

Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV) has been found in species of flying foxes, fruit bats and insect-eating microbats, and has been detected in NSW, the Northern Territory, Queensland, Victoria and ...

Research in Malaysia and Indonesia demonstrates that durian orchards near healthy flying fox populations produce up to 36% higher yields with better fruit quality than isolated orchards.

Did you know the Rodrigues fruit bat (a.k.a. "flying fox") has a wingspan of three feet? Arnold Schwarzenegger: Net zero is bogus Dodgers offer clear stance to questions on Trump visit, LA ...

Some bats drink directly by lapping water with their tongues as they fly over a water source. Others, such as flying foxes, drink indirectly by wetting their fur and then licking it — a strategy ...

Batty About Flying Foxes Long considered black devils with wings, these bats today are stealing hearts – and mangoes – across Australia ...

A group of rehabilitated black flying foxes eagerly flew off into the wilds of Queensland, Australia, after receiving treatment for flying-fox paralysis syndrome (FFPS) at a local animal sanctuary ...

Kate CJ Murphy, president of Townsville Bat Rescue Australia, posted a video to the organization's Facebook page showing the black flying fox swimming in the pool, unable to get out.

PHNOM PENH: Phnom Penh’s urban landscape has long been home to a fascinating yet elusive species: the flying fox, whose “sanctuary tree” in the capital is even marked on Google Maps.

The bumblebee bat can weigh less than a penny whereas the flying fox/fruit bat can have a wingspan over 4 feet. Each species speaks its own language with a unique vocalization.

The world's largest bat species play vital roles in their ecosystems, from seed dispersal to prey control. These megabats, including the Golden-crowned Flying Fox and the Hammer-headed Bat ...