Published 1 year ago

Bat found in Tulsa County, eastern Oklahoma, placed on endangered list

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reclassifies the northern long-eared bat as endangered. The bat, listed as threatened in 2015, now faces extinction due to white-nose syndrome. The rule takes effect Jan. 30. Bats are critical to healthy, functioning natural areas and contribute at least $3 billion annually.

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Bat found in Tulsa County, eastern Oklahoma, placed on endangered list

The northern long-eared bat has been placed on the list because of white-nose syndrome, a deadly disease affecting hibernating bats across North America.

1 year ago·Tulsa, United States

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