Bats

Nipah virus kills at least three in India

Deadly nipah virus carried mainly by fruit bats kills at least three people in southern India, sparking a statewide health alert.

Bats not to blame for bowlers' plight, says Warner

Australia opener David Warner says flat pitches rather than bats with thicker edges are the reason batsmen have the upper hand in test cricket.

Bats perform 'vital pest control' on crops

Bats provide a service worth an estimated US $1bn (£649m) globally by controlling pests on corn crops, a study has suggested.

May 21, 2018
May 21, 2018

Nipah virus kills at least three in India

Deadly nipah virus carried mainly by fruit bats kills at least three people in southern India, sparking a statewide health alert.

July 8, 2016
July 8, 2016

Bats not to blame for bowlers' plight, says Warner

Australia opener David Warner says flat pitches rather than bats with thicker edges are the reason batsmen have the upper hand in test cricket.

September 15, 2015
September 15, 2015

Bats perform 'vital pest control' on crops

Bats provide a service worth an estimated US $1bn (£649m) globally by controlling pests on corn crops, a study has suggested.