In the week leading up to Halloween, let's celebrate Bats! 10/24/2023 3:11:00 PM View Count 5463 In popular culture, bats are creatures to be feared, especially this time of year with their association with Halloween and all things spooky.
The Bat Renaissance: Why Bats are Cool NOT Spooky! 10/25/2022 2:06:00 PM View Count 6211 In popular culture, bats are creatures to be feared, especially this time of year with their association with Halloween and all things spooky.
Caves closed seasonally for bat hibernation at Maquoketa Caves State Park 3/24/2020 12:05:00 PM View Count 5475 MAQUOKETA - The caves at Maquoketa Caves State Park will reopen to the public after bat hibernation season on April 15. The popular caves are closed annually from Oct. 15 to April 15 to protect hibernating bats. Visitors have access to the rest of the park while the caves are closed.
Why do bats hang upside down? 12/8/2016 3:06:00 PM View Count 75176 Unlike birds, bats have trouble with takeoffs from the ground. Their wings are not as strong as those of birds and they cannot run fast enough to build up flight speed. Bats have an easier time flying when they start already in the air. They use their front claws on their wings to climb to a high spot and launch themselves to achieve flight.
Feeling Sleepy? Learn About Iowa's True Hibernators 1/6/2015 4:57:00 AM View Count 15234 Winter has a lot of us wanting to settle in for a long nap and wake up when spring arrives, but Iowa actually has very few true hibernators.
6 Cool Things You Should Know About Bats in Iowa 10/28/2014 10:39:00 AM View Count 39182 Bats show up everywhere this time of year as people decorate for Halloween, but bats are nothing to be afraid of. Really, we just think they’re scary cool, and here’s why.