White Nose Syndrome

• Concerns of white-nose syndrome in bats prompts Okanagan call to action

  Last year, the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats was detected in Grand Forks, B.C. The BC Community Bat Program is asking people to watch for sick or dead bats.

  Environment

  Feb 7, 2024
  
• Annual bat count in B.C. crucial for bat survival

  A bat species is at risk of endangerment in the Okanagan due to a fungal bat disease called white-nose syndrome. This is the first year the fungus has been detected in B.C.

  Environment

  May 27, 2023
  
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• Fungus behind disease ravaging bat populations found in southeastern B.C.

  White nose syndrome attacks bats by disrupting their hibernation, and is responsible for ravaging bat populations across North America. 

  Environment

  Apr 3, 2023
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• Alberta bat populations at risk after signs of fungus found in province

  A deadly disease could be infiltrating Alberta's bat population.

  Environment

  Jan 13, 2023
• Deathly bat fungus White Nose Syndrome makes first appearances in Alberta

  A disease that has been nearly wiping out bat populations in eastern Canada and the U.S. has made its first appearance in Alberta.

  Environment

  Jan 12, 2023
• First case of fatal disease affecting bat populations discovered in Saskatchewan

  The province has confirmed its first case of white-nose syndrome — a disease which has decimated bat populations in North America.

  Environment

  Jul 25, 2022
• Calgary wildlife rehabilitation group running out of space to house injured bats found in city’s downtown

  A Calgary wildlife rehabilitation group is running out of space to house its injured bats.

  Environment

  Dec 22, 2019
• Bat conservation society in B.C. receives funding boost

  Got Bats? program says funding will help research a fatal bat disease known as white-nose syndrome.

  Canada

  Aug 21, 2019
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• International Bat Week demystifies the endangered nocturnal mammals

  The Peachland Visitor Centre, which houses a colony of 2000 bats in the spring and summer, is celebrating International Bat Week.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2018
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• 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.

  Science

  Oct 22, 2018