white-nose syndrome
Coverage of white-nose syndrome in the Nexus archive.
- Endangered Indiana bats found in North Carolina for first time in 10 years
Endangered Indiana bats were discovered in North Carolina for the first time in 10 years, with biologists capturing five reproductive females and tracking them to a maternity site in the Nantahala National Forest. The finding offers hope for the species, which has been severely impacted by white-nose syndrome and human disturbance.
- Bats save farmers billions of dollars, but they’re in danger
Bats provide critical ecosystem services but face existential threats from climate change and white-nose syndrome. The Virginia big-eared bat, an endangered species, is particularly vulnerable as habitat conditions degrade. Researchers like Alex Silvis document declining populations through cave surveys, noting that over 99% of some bat species have died from white-nose syndrome.
- Trump’s renewed push for controversial upstate pipeline spells bad news for bats
Trump has renewed his push for a controversial upstate pipeline, which environmental concerns suggest could harm bat populations. A wildlife biologist is examining bats for white-nose syndrome, while Trump claims Gov. Hochul has reneged on a deal, a claim she denies.