Let’s get one thing straight: bats are in trouble—and they need your help.But wait, don’t scroll! You don’t need a biology degree or a cave in your backyard to make a difference. In fact, you can start helping bats right here, right now, in your own community. So if you’ve ever: This post is for … Read more
Let’s settle a question that’s probably fluttered through your head at some point:What do bats actually eat? And no, they’re not out here slurping blood like vampire lore wants you to believe (except a few tropical species that do that—but not in Ohio, and not in your backyard, promise). Here in the Buckeye State, bats … Read more
Ever sat outside on a summer night, only to be eaten alive by mosquitoes? Yeah—me too. Nothing kills a backyard hang faster than swatting at your own face every 30 seconds. But here’s something wild you might not know: bats are nature’s mosquito control squad, working the graveyard shift so you don’t have to. No … Read more
You’ve probably seen them before—darting through the sky just after sunset, zipping like tiny shadows across your backyard. Maybe you thought they were birds. Or bugs. Or just… weird little blurs. But surprise: those aerial acrobats are bats, and if you’re in Ohio, you’re sharing your neighborhood with some pretty fascinating ones. So today, we’re … Read more
Bats are one of the most misunderstood animals in the world. Thanks to movies, folklore, and old wives’ tales, many people fear or avoid these harmless creatures. But the truth is—bats are fascinating, helpful, and essential to the health of our environment. Let’s bust the top 10 myths about bats that you should stop believing … Read more