The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently classified northern long-eared bats as endangered, which could help save the species most impacted by the deadly fungal disease known as white-nose syndrome.
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Northern Long-Eared Bats Added to Endangered Species List
TAGS: Bats Endangered species Endangered Species Act Fish and Wildlife Service White Nose White-nose syndrome
White-Nose Syndrome: A Stealthy Killer
The fungal disease called white-nose syndrome has killed millions of bats across North America.
Scientists Go to Bat for the Bats
Scientists engaged in the years-long battle against the devastating white-nose syndrome have found bright spots in the fight to protect bats from the disease.
Spotlight on Eastern Kentucky Economy
By Molly Moore When more than 1,700 citizens gathered in Pikeville, Ky., to discuss ideas for regional economic revitalization at the Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) Summit last December, the crowd was diverse. In attendance were concerned citizens, grassroots organizers…
TAGS: Chattahoochee National Forest Coal conservation Economy Georgia Kentucky Mountain parkway promise zones SOAR Southeastern Cave Conservancy Tennessee White-nose syndrome
Spelunking the Highlands | Owning the Caves
Worley’s Cave: Worthy of Respect and Care By Matt Grimley With my headlight loosely strapped and my boots tightly tied, I walked into the mouth of Worley’s Cave and I realized something: 28 boy scouts. That’s how many boy scouts…
