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Archive Home > 2011 > October > 31 > Scientists identify white fungus that’s swiftly killing bats

Scientists identify white fungus that’s swiftly killing bats

By Meg Jones / The Bulletin
October 31, 2011

MILWAUKEE — When bats in northeastern America began dying off in alarming numbers a few years ago, wildlife ecologists were perplexed.

They named the disease white-nose syndrome, but until now authorities had no idea what caused the fatal ailment.

Researchers in Wisconsin have discovered the....

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