Rabid Bat Found in Benton County Rabid Bat Found in Benton County Bat tested positive for rabies Dec. 6, died at wildlife rehab centerAbby FaulknerAbby Faulkner
Fatal Bat Disease Spreading in MinnesotaFatal Bat Disease Spreading in MinnesotaState wildlife officials say a bat-killing disease is spreading in Minnesota and has now entered the Twin Cities area.The Associated PressThe Associated Press
Feds Won’t Designate Critical Habitat for Threatened BatFeds Won’t Designate Critical Habitat for Threatened BatThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has decided against designating any caves, mines or forests as critical habitat for the northern long-eared bat.The Associated PressThe Associated Press
Disease That Kills Bats Confirmed at Minnesota State ParkDisease That Kills Bats Confirmed at Minnesota State ParkOfficials have confirmed the presence of a disease that kills hibernating bats at a state park in northern Minnesota.The Associated PressThe Associated Press
Minnesota DNR Finds Fungus Harmful to Bats in Two ParksMinnesota DNR Finds Fungus Harmful to Bats in Two ParksA fungus that can pose threats to bats has been detected in two Minnesota state parks. The Department of Natural Resources said Friday that the fungus can lead to white-nose syndrome, which is devastating to bats.The Associated PressThe Associated Press