trezor.io
Rate this file (Rating : 5 / 5 with 1 votes)
bat, order chiroptera
trezor.io

Bat, Order Chiroptera

While conservation efforts are in place to protect bats, many threats still remain.
White nose syndrome
White nose syndrome is a condition associated with the deaths of more than a million bats in the Northeastern United States. The disease is named after a white fungus found growing on the muzzles, ears, and wings of some afflicted bats, but it is not known if the fungus is the primary cause of the disease or is merely an opportunistic infection. Mortality rates of 90–100% have been observed in some caves. At least six species of hibernating bats are affected, including the endangered Indiana bat. Because the affected species have a long lifespan and a low birth rate of only about one offspring per year, it is not expected that populations will recover quickly.

File information
Filename:128282.jpg
Album name:Fauna & Flora
Rating (1 votes):55555
Keywords:#bat #order #chiroptera
Filesize:36 KiB
Date added:Feb 06, 2009
Dimensions:640 x 544 pixels
Displayed:20 times
URL:displayimage.php?pid=128282
Favorites:Add to Favorites