a topic she’s researched since graduate school and worked on for over a decade. The misunderstood flying mammal and its beneficial contributions to the environment was the topic of the night ...

Where southern flying squirrels live near bird feeding stations, they also eat sunflower seeds and suet. The inner bark, buds, blossoms, and sap of trees such as the sugar maple are foods taken in the ...

Their eyes are large, helping these nocturnal mammals navigate the dark, and their fur color and markings vary by species. Some flying squirrels have only one mating cycle per year but others ...

The air isn't just for insects, bats or birds - there are a few other animals that can take to the skies. From tree snakes to flying fish, discover some creatures that use the air to their advantage.

Potential longevity is not known; some adults survive at least 4 years. Barred, great horned, and screech owls, goshawks, and red-tailed hawks are some of the documented predators of the northern ...

Bats — the only flying mammals — are suspected or known reservoirs for a horde of deadly viruses, including rabies, Ebola, Marburg and SARS-related viruses, which circulate in horseshoe bats ...

It was incredible to be able to see in such detail a land mammal spreading not its wings but its membranes and – for a moment – experiencing the sensation of flying. It was incredible to be ...

Advertisement Murphy said the flying mammal will join a colony of about 30 other rescued bats that will eventually be released together. Feb. 13 (UPI) -- An animal rescue group on New York's Long ...