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Arizona Reports First Case of Deadly Bat Fungus

2/16/2025

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Arizona has reported its first case of the deadly bat fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans, the culprit behind the devastating white-nose syndrome that has ravaged bat populations across North America. Wildlife officials are calling for heightened awareness of sick or dead bats, stressing the urgent need for habitat protection and proactive conservation measures to safeguard these vital creatures.

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Arizona has reported its first case of the deadly bat fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans, the culprit behind the devastating white-nose syndrome that has ravaged bat populations across North America. Wildlife officials are calling for heightened awareness of sick or dead bats, stressing the urgent need for habitat protection and proactive conservation measures to safeguard these vital creatures.