Usually, scientists have to capture bats to study them, which isn't easy. So they've used a new method, and it's a little bit gross - residents and researchers have been collecting bat saliva samples ...

The bat conservation group recruited ordinary citizens for the mission, giving them kits to swab samples from bird feeders throughout the summer and fall.

As we enter March, many of us think the worst of the winter weather is now behind us - but it's still crucial to look out for ...