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9th Bat Species threatened by White Nose syndrome

9th Bat Species threatened by White Nose syndrome

June 10, 2010 by Elizabeth

Bat Conservation International learned this week that the fungus linked to White-nose Syndrome, which has killed more than a million bats to date, has been confirmed on another bat species. A southeastern myotis found at Virginia's Pocahontas State Park last month has tested positive for the White-nose fungus. This is the ninth bat species so far threatened with White-nose Syndrome. This southern species could carry the fungus into the deep South, since its range reaches from Indiana and … [Read more...]

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More alarming news from Bat Conservation International

More alarming news from Bat Conservation International

May 22, 2010 by Elizabeth

I received another email alert today.  More bad news for bats. . . On Monday, we emailed you about White-nose Syndrome spreading to the endangered gray bat. Today, biologists have even worse and more shocking news. The fungus linked to WNS, which has killed over a million hibernating bats in the eastern United States, has made a frightening leap west. The fungus was found on an eighth bat species, the cave myotis, which commonly shares caves with migratory Mexican free-tailed bats. … [Read more...]

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Passing Along Information About Bat Conservation International

Passing Along Information About Bat Conservation International

May 19, 2010 by Elizabeth

So, I try not to use this blog as a soapbox, but all of us birders and backyard wildlife enthusiasts need to get concerned about bats.  White Nose Syndrome is a real threat to bat populations.  Bats are a very important part of the balance in our ecosystem.  I received a disturbing email alert from Bat Conservation International. I’d like to pass along this information. If you need more information or if you don’t know about White Nose Syndrome, please contact the fine folks at … [Read more...]

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