We’ve reported on the white nose syndrome (WNS) afflicting and killing bats across the U.S. for a few years now. However, the latest estimates from the Defenders of Wildlife put the number of bats killed by the disease near seven million. The population of the northern long-eared bat alone has reduced by almost 99 percent of 2007 levels.

BING NEWS:
  • Two Colorado bats found with white-nose syndrome; disease could have 'devastating' impact
    Three bats of two different species have tested positive for the deadly wildlife disease white-nose syndrome in the past year. Here's what to know.
    03/28/2024 - 12:01 am | View Link
  • Bat-Killing Fungus Risks Devastating US Populations
    White-nose syndrome, most recently found in Colorado, has already killed at least 6 million bats and threatens regional extinctions.
    03/27/2024 - 1:38 am | View Link
  • White-nose syndrome found in Boulder County bats
    BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. — Two "little brown bats" in Boulder County have been found with white-nose syndrome in the past month. On Feb. 29, a bat was found crawling on a public bike path in Longmont, ...
    03/26/2024 - 6:14 am | View Link
  • Bats in Colorado face threat from mysterious disease, which could impact agriculture economy
    A mysterious disease affecting bats has recently been discovered in Colorado, and it could have a significant impact on the state’s agriculture economy, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
    03/26/2024 - 3:45 am | View Link
  • Little brown bats with white-nose syndrome found in Boulder County
    Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials said that two little brown bats with white-nose syndrome were found recently in Boulder County.
    03/25/2024 - 1:27 pm | View Link
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