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Echolocation in Bats

Written by Dan Lawton Echolocation is the process by which bats hunt, and involves the production and reception of high-intensity sounds to create a sonic landscape. One of the most…

What Do Bats Eat?

Written by Dan Lawton It is during the night when the vast majority of the 1,100 bat species on Earth hunt. These incredible species have a diverse range of diet…

Attracting Bats to Your Bat House

Written by Dan Lawton One of nature's most enigmatic creatures, the lives of bats have been steeped in mystery for centuries. If you're interested in setting up a bat house,…

Myth of Purple Martins and Mosquitoes

Written by Dan Lawton One of the most popular myths about Purple Martins is that they consume approximately 2,000 mosquitoes a day. One of the most popular myths about Purple…

Purple Martins: Nesting and Mating

Written by Dan Lawton Learn more about Purple Martins and their processes of mating and nesting, including how they select a nest, how they feed their young and more. Arrival…