Spectral bats are large, carnivorous creatures that feast on rodents, birds and even other bats. However, despite their fearsome reputation, these flying mammals (Vampyrum spectrum) also appear to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Spectral bats can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America. “Spectral bats exhibit a level of cooperative behavior ...

In a dry tropical forest in northwest Costa Rica, researchers found a colony of rare Vampyrum spectrum, or spectral bats, living in a hollow tree. The team set up a video camera and over the course of ...

When most people think of bats, they likely don't think of cuddly hugs. However, researchers recently captured footage of a group of spectral bats hugging to say hello, The New York Times and CNN ...

The world’s largest carnivorous bat has a surprisingly rich social life, displaying affectionate greetings and providing food to family group members, according to a study by Marisa Tietge at Museum ...

Researchers recently investigated hammer-headed bat populations in southern Cameroon. The mixed-methods investigation was conducted in mature rainforest, where these massive, bizarre-looking bats ...