The inner ear of a bat contains specialized cells ... but as key players in maintaining the balance of nature. Bat Appreciation Day is not just a chance to marvel at these mysterious mammals ...

By listening to a frog call, adult bats can tell which prey are palatable and which are poisonous. Young bats must acquire ...

The short, rounded ears are tan ... Hoary bats roost in the foliage of deciduous and coniferous trees 3-5 m (10-16 ft) above the ground. Perches are open from below but otherwise surrounded by dense ...

and the lump-nosed bat, its appearance is defined by a pair of outsize ears and a lump-adorned nose. These bats, whose bodies are normally less than 4 inches long, have ears that extend more than ...