bats

Close-up of two common vampire bats huddled together, with mouths open and ears forward, showing the physical proximity that allows grooming-based rabies vaccine transfer.

When Bats Carry the Cure

A new rabies vaccine for vampire bats spreads through colonies via grooming, offering a humane alternative to culling.

A night scene painted in an impressionist oil style, showing bats flying across a softly lit, moonlit sky. The full moon casts a gentle glow over a textured landscape below, with subtle brushstrokes creating an ethereal, mysterious atmosphere. The bats are mid-flight, their silhouettes highlighted against the illuminated night sky, while the terrain below features shadowed trees and fields, blending in gentle, blurred hues characteristic of impressionist art.

A Map of Echoes

Bats use echolocation for long-distance navigation, creating sound-based maps, with vision enhancing accuracy, showing adaptability in challenging environments.