The Environment Report

Bats that warm up together in hibernation could be fighting white-nose syndrome


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White-nose syndrome is killing millions of bats in 31 states including Michigan, and five Canadian provinces. It’s a disease caused by a fungus. But clusters of bats that warm up together during hibernation might have an edge against the fungus. Researchers discovered this by putting temperature-sensing surveillance cameras in caves.
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The Environment ReportBy Lester Graham

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