Some bats eat a ton of sugar and have no health woes. ... But nectar bats “go beyond what we know is survivable for other types of mammals,” she say — and somehow don’t get sick.

Bats are able to consume an extraordinary amount of sugar with no ill effects. Scientists are trying to learn more about how bats do it — and whether humans can learn from their sugar response.

Bats' biggest boon to humans may be in their diet. A single bat can eat thousands of insects per night, ... Although not found in Wisconsin, bats that eat nectar also help pollinate crops.

Nectar bats will visit flowers at night, using their long tongues to reach within the flowers to obtain nectar. Typically, these types of bats prefer plants like agave and cacti, which is why they ...

Volunteers are needed to monitor the use of their home hummingbird feeders by nectar-eating bats. The Arizona Game and Fish, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services and local researchers are hoping to ...

Scientists are trying to learn more about how bats do it — and whether humans can learn from their sugar response. Some bats eat a ton of sugar and have no health woes.

Bats are able to consume an extraordinary amount of sugar with no ill effects. Scientists are trying to learn more about how bats do it — and whether humans can learn from their sugar response. Some ...