White nose syndrome -- United States
So far, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) hasn't found signs of the deadly white-nose syndrome (WNS) in the state's bat populations, but biologists are closely monitoring the situation. And recent reports of bat deaths from WNS just over the border in North Dakota make monitoring efforts even more critical.
"Bats provide important services in protecting crops and timber from flying pests," said Lauri Hanauska-Brown, nongame wildlife management bureau chief for Montana FWP. "Bats also eat
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