Bird wings and legs evolve independently, while bat wing and leg proportions are integrated. Credit: Nature Ecology & Evolution (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41559-024-02572-9 ...

The structure of the wing membrane, the arrangement of the bones supporting it, and the positioning of the muscles provide the bat with the lightness and maneuverability necessary for catching insects ...

When vertebrates moved onto land, long ago, some of them eventually became airborne, way after the insects did. There are ...

Pam Peeke. Afraid to go sleeveless because your arms are flapping in the breeze? Let’s banish those bat wings and show the world your newly trim and toned upper arms. Now, if you are a beginner ...

Winter in the South can bring about a sharp change in conditions that impact forests and their many inhabitants. However, new research from the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and ...

However, new research finds that, despite these seasonal shifts, forest management efforts are supporting healthy bat populations. Winter in the South can bring about a sharp change in conditions ...