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US bat population decimated by white-nose syndrome
US bat deaths climb over 5.5 million Fri, 2012-01-20 15:57 UFWS On the verge of another season of winter hibernating bat surveys, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologists and partners estimate that at least 5.7 million to 6.7 million bats have now died from white-nose syndrome. Biologists expect the disease to continue to spread. White-nose syndrome (WNS) is decimating bat populations across eastern North America, with mortality rates reaching up to 100 percent at many sites. First documented in New York in 2006, the disease has spread quickly… Read More →
Bats disturbing local high school
To see a video and full stock out this link. Bats disturbing local high school HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — They’re baaack. Bats are lurking in a Charlotte high school and it’s not the first time. Students first spotted one bat in a classroom at North Mecklenburg High School before Christmas break. The building was evacuated and the problem was supposedly taken care of. But Monday morning before school, a staffer found another one. The N Hall is a building on campus that normally houses six classes. It’s closed and… Read More →
Bats and Rabies Seminar set for April 27, 2011 in Amarillo
Texas Department of State Health Services, Region 1 Zoonosis Control and Texas AgriLife Extension Service will be offering a one day event to help those in the panhandle area learn about bats and how to avoid rabies. When: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM (1 hour lunch on own) Where: Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center,6500 Amarillo Blvd West, Amarillo, TX 79106 Cost: FREE Six hours of continuing education credit are approved for animal control officers and sanitarians for this class. Peace officers can receive… Read More →