Fall calls bats to hibernate, scientists to study them
Friday, September 28, 2012 - 21:10
in Biology & Nature
Bats are an important weapon in the battle against insect pests, but a deadly fungal disease is killing more and more of them. They flock to mines and caves in the fall, where scientists study them while they hibernate. New research helps track their origins, which could lead to better prevention and control of White Nose Syndrome.