These included the first fully aquatic mammals (whales) and flying mammals (bats), as well as rodents and primates. This sudden expansion of species diversity into new ways of life is known as ...

A furred membrane (patagium) extending between the wrists of the front feet and the ankles of the hind feet distinguish both species of flying squirrels inhabiting the Adirondacks. Flying squirrels ...

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 ...

Barred, great horned, and screech owls, goshawks, and red-tailed hawks are some of the documented predators of the northern flying squirrel. Mammals that are known to prey upon this rodent include the ...

"I got into flying lemurs, and that led me into research on all gliding mammals." The purpose of using a wind tunnel to study flying squirrels—the test subjects, by the way, are models that ...

With more than 40 species of bats found in North America, chances are good that these flying mammals are cruising through your neighborhood. Attract bats by protecting canopy trees, eliminating ...

Bats are not scary, creepy or blood thirsty. In truth, says Sacramento State Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences Anna Doty, they are fascinating, valuable and resourceful creatures. Some of ...

Little red flying foxes are tree-dwelling bats. In daytime they can be seen roosting in giant camps that may include as many as a million individuals. The bats are indeed efficient fliers ...