The Grim Reality of White Nose Syndrome: Bat Populations Plummeting in North America

A fungal disease known as 'white nose syndrome' is wreaking havoc across the bat communities throughout North America. This perilous affliction is diminishing bat populations by the millions, prompting urgent conservation efforts.

Race Against Time

In North Carolina, scientists like Dave Malkoff are venturing beneath the earth’s surface to observe and aid these crucial animals. Their work is essential as bats play vital roles in ecosystems, especially in pest control and pollination.