Edward Hurme was puzzled. Every year, billions of bats migrate vast distances, guided by environmental cues like wind and ...

A study in the journal Science reveals new insights into the long-distance migration of common noctule bats in Europe.

Bats and birds showcase a fascinating contrast in their evolutionary paths, with recent research revealing bats' wings and ...

Birds are the undisputed champions of epic travel -- but they are not the only long-haul fliers. A handful of bats are known to travel thousands of kilometers in continental migrations across North ...

Long distance migrations can take a lot out of energy, but one kind of bat has found some assistance. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Jan. 2, 2025.) ...

Unlike many birds and other migratory species, bats only fly under cover of darkness. And that's made them harder to study, says biologist Edward Hurme. EDWARD HURME: So they're fast, and they ...

"We're working with colleagues from Spain to the Czech Republic and trying to fill in the gaps of what bats are doing across ...