Imagine gliding through a pitch-black forest at midnight, dodging branches and catching tiny insects in midair—without using ...

In fact, many bats, nocturnal snakes and lizards have no cones at all, while other nocturnal animals have just a few. Many nocturnal eyes are equipped with a feature designed to amplify the amount ...

The commonly named "flying!' squirrels and "flying" lemurs actually glide or parachute by means of a furred membrane, but only bats have the structural adaptations that allow for full powered flight.

Torpedo baseball bats are displayed at Victus Sports in King of Prussia, Pa., Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)(Matt Rourke / AP) The torpedo bat has gained attention in baseball ...