When people say bats “screech,” they are usually talking about echolocation calls. Many bats send out very loud ultrasonic bursts and listen for the echoes to map the world and spot insects in the ...

To most, hearing bats screeching at each other sounds a lot like a bunch of kids learning how to play new instruments…and doing so very loudly. But to the trained researcher, a bat’s scream has much ...

Despite several communities associating bats with various horror movies, these flying creatures tend to be quite benign and, perhaps, even shy. Still, bats would want to rest or nest in the dark, damp ...