Bat killing WNS fungus confirmed in Arkansas

[xchrom]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23532862



A fungus that leads to a deadly disease that has killed almost seven million bats in the US is continuing its spread westwards, results have shown.

Officials said the disease had been confirmed in Arkansas after samples tested positive for the fungus known to cause white-nose syndrome (WNS).

To date, there is no known vaccine or antidote against the disease.

WNS was first detected in New York State in 2006 and has since spread to 22 states and five Canadian provinces.

[janlyn]

1. So sad!

I live in northwest Arkansas where there is a large number of caves. I thought that the ban placed on people entering the caves here would have helped stop this horrible fungus. I am amazed at a lot of peoples attitude in regards to the bats. "Good riddance" was one such comment.
It's appalling that your average american is so ignorant of our ecosystem and its fragility! Hope people like mosquitoes!!