Deadly White-nose Syndrome (WNS)

From U.S. Geological Survey (USGS):

#USGS scientists have confirmed the presence of white-nose syndrome (WNS) in #Nebraska for the first time, making it the 30th state confirmed to have this deadly bat disease: http://bit.ly/2nwQjtU.

#WNS has killed more than six million #bats since 2006 and continues to spread. Although WNS is not known to pose a threat to humans, pets, or livestock, it is devastating to valuable bat populations. Learn more athttps://on.doi.gov/2mUntVZ.

Image: The muzzle, ears, and wings of this little brown bat are covered with the powdery white fungus that causes WNS. (Credit: Alan Hicks, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation)

#science #wildlifedisease




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