For many in Congo and elsewhere in Central and West Africa, there is no shame in craving wild meat, a key part of the culture ...

There are more than 1,500 species of these fascinating flying mammals, found in almost all habitats outside the polar regions, and many of them have adapted to living around humans. The big brown bat, ...

Yes, in the southern states, there are occasional reports of small cats more normally associated with rainforest habitats of ...

When seen up close, bats are almost comically grotesque, and with their helter-skelter flying patterns at dusk, as they search for food, they are the stuff of horror movies. But don’t let appearances ...

For many in Congo and elsewhere in Central and West Africa, eating wild meat is a key part of the culture, but it can spread zoonotic diseases.

Two scientists working to protect often-misunderstood animals have earned one of conservation's highest honors, drawing attention to species that quietly help keep ecosystems and communities healthy.

A rare bat has been captured in Jersey for the first time since it was audibly recorded in the 1950s. A rhinolophus ferrumequinum, better known as the greater horseshoe bat because of its horseshoe ...

The country’s government confirmed more than 1,000 suspected cases, with at least 220 deaths, since it declared an outbreak on May 15 ...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the step was being taken to address an 'evolving public health situation' ...

A landmark study at Tswalu Kalahari Reserve is poised to spotlight the vital role medium-sized carnivores play in the Savanna ecosystem ...