It appears at night, sneaks up behind its prey, and sucks its blood! Is it a vampire? No, it’s a vampire bat! Here are some ...

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New research shows that just like humans, vampire bats with deep social relationships use similar sounds as one another to communicate ...

This week, researchers announced a novel cancer drug has become the first of its kind to reach clinical trials. Also, new research into vampire bat friendships could help us learn more about animal ...

BLACKSBURG — The common vampire bat kills hundreds of cows in South America every year. As climate change creates unstable conditions in their normal habitat, researchers at Virginia Tech suggest that ...

A new study from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute used a robot to mimic common big-eared bats' echolocation skills ...

In early 2026, increased bat sightings prompted interest in group names. Terms like 'colony,' 'cloud,' and 'cauldron' describe bat groups. 2025 studies highlight bats' vital role in forest ...

Your kids might already know that Tyrannosaurus rex could gulp a hundred pounds of meat in one bite or that Brachiosaurus would be able to peek through the windows of a four-story building. But with ...

This story appears in the February 2013 issue of National Geographic magazine. Michael decided to go for a swim. He was on vacation with his family in Guerrero, Mexico, and it was hotter than blazes.