Whether arctic ground squirrels or hibernating bats, the animal world still has a lot to teach us when it comes to the subtle art of entering a deep and long sleep.

Inside the gaping mouth of Mammoth Cave, hibernating bats sleep in permanent twilight, each huddled in its own limestone crevice. Every fall, these big brown bats (Eptesicus fuscus) squeeze their ...

But for animals, snow is generally a problem ... where they give birth and keep relatively warm. But the bat undergoes a true hibernation: its body temperature plummets, and its pulse slows ...

Bats modify their red blood cells to become ... the process for medical treatments or long-distance space travel. Animals hibernate to conserve energy during cold weather or when food becomes ...

There are many animals that call the Appalachian mountains home. Their presence has helped cultivate Appalachian culture and ...

The mine operated from 1881 to 1936 and bats were discovered hibernating there in 1992. Seeing a single bat flying around your living room can be terrifying; watching hundreds of thousands swarm ...

Saskatchewan residents looking to evict unwanted winged tenants are being reminded that May is the best time to safely ...

Environmental foundation specialists not only rehabilitate bats but also educate locals on how to feed them and where they ...

Simply put, hibernation is a process that some animals go through in winter to survive harsh conditions, when it is cold, dark and difficult to find food and water. Animals such as bats ...

These bats have faced a significant decline due to white-nose syndrome (a fungal disease of hibernating bats), among other threats. Despite their ecological importance and conservation status, bats ...