white nose syndrome

White-nose syndrome (WNS) is a disease that affects hibernating bats and is caused by an invasive, cold-loving fungus (Pseudogymnoascus destructans). The fungus grows on bats' skin, disturbing their hibernation and resulting in dehydration, starvation and often death.

Millions of bats died from White Nose Syndrome.

by mr man the science man April 26, 2023