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White-Nose Syndrome Killing Bats! |
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Written by Paige D.
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Wednesday, 04 February 2009 |
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There is a deadly bat disease that has spread to at least six U.S. northern states. It was discovered two winters ago and now scientists are going out of their minds trying to find a solution. White-nose syndrome is not harmful to humans, but it looks like it’s taking the bats. Scientists are afraid that if this bat disease spreads though out the country all the pests and insects that they eat will devour all of our crops. Researchers recently identified the fungus that creates the illness' distinctive white smudges on the noses and wings of hibernating bats, but they don't yet know how to stop the disease from killing off caves full of the ecologically important animals.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 04 February 2009 )
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