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If you see bats flying over your house at night, it often means a good thing for your yard

Bats seen swooping over gardens and yards at night are responding directly to insect abundance below, signaling a healthy local ecosystem and providing substantial natural pest control. When these ...
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To escape hungry bats, these flying beetles create an ultrasound 'illusion'

"Lots of things fly at night," says Harlan Gough, a wildlife biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Nightfall can set the stage for an acrobatic high-stakes drama in the air — a swirl of ...
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If You See Bats Flying Near Your House at Night, This Is What It Actually Means, According to a Wildlife Expert

Bats tend to have a bad rep with people (well, maybe outside the goth community, anyway). These creatures of the night are frequently accused of sucking blood, spreading rabies, and generally giving ...
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Bat in the house? Here’s how to remove it safely

In spring and early summer, bats are migrating to their summer habitats and are more active when they get there, so they’re ...
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Bats: The Astonishing Global Presence of the Only Flying Mammals

Most library-goers don’t get to enjoy a bit of nature while pursuing books; not so for Portugal’s Joanine Library. A colony of bats has called the library home since the 18th century. The fascinating ...
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Tips on how to attract bats to your backyard

WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. — Bats are not something to be scared of – they help keep Colorado's nights insect-free. That is just one reason conservation groups like Colorado Bat Watch hope people will help ...