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New Fungus Killing 90% Of Hibernating Bats In New York State
Officials are worried about the arrival of a new fungus that is killing a large number of bats in New York State caves.
On Tuesday, the New York State DEC raised awareness about the critical role of bats in the environment.
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White-Nose Syndrome Killing Bats Across New York State
The DEC also highlighted a new fungus, white-nose syndrome which is killing over 90 percent of bats at hibernation sites across New York, according to the DEC.
Tri-colored bats have experienced a 98-percent population decline due to white-nose syndrome, according to the DEC.
"There is currently no treatment for bats suffering from white-nose syndrome," the DEC states.
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Tri-colored bats have experienced a 98-percent population decline due to white-nose syndrome, according to the DEC.
"There is currently no treatment for bats suffering from white-nose syndrome," the DEC states.
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Wildlife officials learned that reducing disturbances at hibernation sites during the winter can help the remaining bats survive.
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