URBANA, Ill. – Bat box designs vary widely, but many commercial varieties remain untested and risk cooking the animals they’re designed to shelter. Often small and painted dark colors, these boxes may ...

Imagine moving into a new house just to discover it has no insulation. That's what life can be like for a bat box resident. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. Bat boxes, ...

Ever thought about buying or building a bat box to help bats? Think carefully about the design and where you put it, University of Illinois researchers say. Here's why: Bats and their pups can ...

New research looks at the effect of bat box design and placement on the energetic balance of endangered Indiana bats. Imagine if you had to catch every bite of your dinner with your mouth, while ...

URBANA, Ill. — Imagine moving into a new house just to discover it has no insulation. That’s what life can be like for a bat box resident. Bat boxes, a kind of artificial roost, are a simple and ...