Many people would not describe bats as cute. This is likely because of bats’ associations with viruses, darkness, and evil. Granted, bats are somewhat weird animals, being the only mammals that can ...

White-nose Syndrome: Questions and Answers Why are bats dying in North America? An estimated 6.7 million bats have died since 2006 because of an outbreak of white-nose syndrome, a fast-moving disease ...

Along the dirt paths of Historic Forestville in Preston, staff from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) ...

Al Hicks, former DEC wildlife biologist, talks about endangered animals and climate change in Bolton Landing in late June.

Wisconsin had over 15,000 bats counted by community scientists, offering hope for populations affected by white-nose syndrome.

Researchers have found several promising ways to thwart the fungus, which causes the deadly white-nose syndrome in bats.

A study of the genetic basis of plague immunity in prairie dogs has broad implications for conservation. From white-nose ...

COLUMBUS - Wildlife experts say Ohio’s bat population is declining due to a deadly disease that impacts hibernating bats.

National Park Service staff recently confirmed the presence of white-nose syndrome in three bats at the site. Two were on the west side of the park and one was on the east side of the park. The news ...

Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park has some bats in its belfry this weekend as it celebrates its annual Bat Festival.

The disease, called white-nose syndrome, is caused by a fungus called Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd). It can sometimes turn the faces of hibernating bats white, giving it its name.

“The out-the-door price after this increase will be $17.44,” said Morgan Stinson, chief financial officer at the Department ...