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A fungus that causes deadly white-nose syndrome in bats has taken hold in five California counties and may be present as far south as San Diego.
A potentially deadly fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats has been detected in five counties across California this year, according to the state Dept. of Fish and Wildlife. Bat fungus ...
The fungus has been detected on several species of bats in California. It was found on Western red bat for the first time in May. ... That’s happened in other states since the disease was ...
The Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact (IWVC) is a United States interstate compact (an agreement among participating states) to provide reciprocal sharing of information regarding sportsman fishing, hunting, and trapping violations and allows for recognition of suspension or revocation of hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and permits in other member states resulting from violations ...
The infected bat was a Yuma myotis (Myotis yumanensis), which was the first time the disease has been found in this species. [73] In March 2017, the fungus was found on bats in six north Texas counties, bringing the number of states with the fungus to 33. Three bat species tested positive. [74]
The bill passed 92-15, but died in the state senate. [3] In 2020, the big brown bat was designated the official state mammal of the District of Columbia. [4] In 2023, a successful campaign was launched to make the pallid bat the state bat of California. [5] The bill passed both houses unanimously and will take effect on January 1, 2024. [6]
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Across the United States in 2005, 40% of all bats killed by wind turbines were hoary bats—over 1000 hoary bats were killed in 2005. [16] Most bat deaths occur during migration in the spring and fall. [17] One common theory explaining this is that bats are attracted to the tall structure, possibly believing them to be trees that can be used ...