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Bats in Colorado face fight against deadly fungus that causes white-nose syndrome

  • Written by Tanya Dewey, Assistant Professor, Biology, Colorado State University
imageThis northern long-eared bat has visible signs of white-nose syndrome.Steve Taylor/University of Illinois/U.S. Fish and Wildlife, CC BY

Bat populations in Colorado may be headed for a decline that could cause ecological disruptions across the state.

Two bats discovered in Boulder County in late February 2024 were confirmed to have white-nose...

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