Stressed bats more capable of spreading viruses to humans: study
A team led by a University of Saskatchewan researcher said they found that stress can increase the spread of viruses from little brown bats. Continue reading
Bats
Health unit issues warning after central Ontario woman bitten by rabid bat
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A bat that bit a woman tested positive for rabies, according to the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District health unit. Continue reading
Toronto Zoo bat conservation program finds endangered species near city
The zoo’s Native Bat Conservation Program says the northern myotis is one of four endangered bat species in Ontario. Continue reading
Increased bat activity normal for this time of year, says biologist
Early summer is the usual time that Okanagan residents start seeing an increase in bat activity, according to a provincial bat program. Continue reading
Taking a road trip? B.C. wants you to check for hitchhiking bats
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The province is concerned bats infected with white-nose syndrome could accidentally be brought into B.C. Continue reading
Public asked to help B.C. wildlife officials combat deadly bat disease
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Wildlife officials asking for public’s help to combat deadly bat disease that could be a disaster for the bat population in B.C. Continue reading
Bat invasion in Australia town prompts closures, protests: ‘Kids are locked indoors’
Videos show screeching bats filling the sky. Continue reading
Bat colony now part of Saskatoon’s Mayfair neighbourhood
By Jacqueline Wilson Anchor
To some bats may seem scary, but to other they’re an important part of the ecosystem. The Mayfair neighbourhood is home to a new colony. Continue reading
Pair armed with bats rob Saskatoon business
A man and woman armed with bats rob a Saskatoon business. Continue reading
Okanagan biologists listening in on bats
Biologists are urgently trying to conserve the nocturnal creatures before a deadly disease spreads to this province. Continue reading