These winged mammals can cover a lot of ground during their seasonal migrations. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. The team at Muir Woods National Monument and Samuel P. Taylor State Park is tracking hoary (Lasiurus cinereus) and western red bats (Lasiurus blossevillii). October is officially Bat Appreciation Month . In the spirit of the season and conservation, a team of biologists in California recently spent time finding bats at Muir Woods National Monument and Samuel P. Taylor State Park. And while Halloween is fast approaching, the activity had nothing to do with spooky festivities and everything to do with tracking hoary () and western red bats ().

Environment Animals Wildlife Endangered Species North America's tiniest mammals are living at a Marine Corps training area. Pacific pocket mice are about the size of a human thumb. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. The Pacific pocket mouse weighs as much as three pennies. An endangered mouse is slowly returning to the Golden State. Pacific pocket mice () are about as large as a human thumb and about as heavy as three pennies.

'Nature is Metal: It's A Life-Eats-Life World' shows Earth's flora and fauna in all of their hungry glory. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Stoats (Mustela erminea) are fierce and opportunist predators. The new book Nature is Metal: It's A Life-Eats-Life World features full-color photographs and vivid descriptions of the physical features, survival adaptations, and hunting skills innate to 75 of nature's most metal plants, animals, and natural phenomena. Available from Workman, an imprint of Hachette Book Group, Inc. wherever books are sold on October 13. A self-taught storyteller with a sharp eye for viral content, he's created his own unique voice that's defined a new way of seeing nature online.

Rare'pumpkin spice' baby sea turtle spotted in Florida'This little one, surprisingly, had an earthy tone of autumn.' More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. The orange color is cute and festive, but bad for camouflage. While fall officially began only a few weeks ago, many of us have come to expect pumpkins and Halloween decorations in stores as early as August. And this year, an adorable baby turtle joined in on the early autumnal festivities. In August, Florida native Michael Landress spotted a loggerhead turtle () hatchling making its way toward the water.

The rabbit-looking rock hyrax is actually related to elephants. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Rock hyraxes reach about 8 pounds. England's Chester Zoo has recently welcomed into the world three rock hyrax () pups. The adorable mammals are tiny, round, adorable--and related to elephants, if you can believe it.

Other lost items include hair ties, dozens of lens caps, AirPods, and even an inhaler. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy . Yellowstone National Park attracts more than 4.5 million visitors from around the world every year.

Science Archaeology How'cornflakes' can help decode ancient writing More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. A student works with papyrus. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy . These overlooked scraps of papyri (texts written on paper made from the papyrus plant) carry partial snapshots of ancient worlds.

It takes a village to save a trapped trash panda. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. The lucky raccoon is in the care of Cape Wildlife Center in Barnstable, Massachusetts. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .

The big cats can keep deer away from roads, according to new research. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy . When it comes to living near large carnivores, the drawbacks for humans are pretty obvious.

A mother bear known as Bear 806 attacked the spring cub near Alaska's Brooks River. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Bear 806 seen on the bear cam after attacking the young cub. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .