Bats discovered in proposed Archibald Lake wilderness area
Bats are now one of the many rare species observed living in the Archibald Lake wilderness area.
Source: cbc.ca
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Researchers believe Nova Scotia's bat population is recovering
(stock photo) Researchers believe that bats native to Nova Scotia are recovering after a fungus disease nearly killed off the entire population 10 years ago. Prior to 2011, it was common for many people to step outdoors in Nova Scotia and encounter bats. However, a fungus was introduced to North America causing bats across Canada and the United States to develop white-nose syndrome. Lori Phinney, a wildlife biologist with Nova Scotia's Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute, said the disease killed more than 90 per cent of the province's bat population between 2011 and 2013. Across North America...
Source: halifaxtoday.ca