Pipistrelle bats have a magnetic compass and calibrate it at sunset, according to a new study. An international team of researchers has used behavioral experiments to show that two different ...

Migratory birds are known for their ability to traverse thousands of kilometres to reach their breeding or wintering grounds. Research by Bangor University found that these birds, in this case, ...

When we think about the Earth’s magnetic field, we often associate it with compasses and navigation. However, did you know that our planet’s magnetic field has a rich history of change, including ...

The soprano pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) weighs no more than a quarter dollar. Tens of thousands of individuals fly south along the Baltic coast of Latvia in August and September. The soprano ...