From dragonflies to hummingbirds, hovering flight is among the most complex and captivating forms of animal movement—a physiological feat of size, musculature and wing development. For nectar-feeding ...

Nectar-feeding bats burn sugar faster than any other mammal on Earth – and three times faster than even top-class athletes – ecologists have discovered. The findings, published online in the British ...

Source: Melinda Caric, via Flickr. When biologist Eran Amichai got his first close-up view of a nectar-eating bat about ten years ago, he couldn’t help but notice its whiskers. “They were completely ...

TUCSON, Ariz. — Do you own a hummingbird feeder? If so, you're research skills are needed by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. According to a press release, the organization is seeking volunteers ...

The quick return to feeding could have been influenced by the bats' natural prey—insects and moths—flocking to the bright lights of the fireworks, but it could also be totally unrelated to the ...

When we backyard birders put sugar water feeders out, we’re expecting to bring in our favorite hummingbirds—but keep your eyes peeled. Unusual sightings often include butterflies or other birds such ...

A new study found that nectar-feeding bats evolved extra-long whiskers unlike those of any other bat species that allow them to hover as they feed on flowers, much like hummingbirds. The researchers ...