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Wisconsin Bats Bounce Back After Fungal Epidemic

10/8/2025

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Bat populations in Wisconsin are recovering from a fungal epidemic, with sightings rising for three years.
The fungus Psuedogymnoascus destructans disrupts hibernation, depleting fat reserves and causing mortality.
Conservation biologist Jennifer Redell notes surviving bats adapt to reduce fungal presence.
The documentary The Invisible Mammal highlights bats' ecological importance and features female scientists.
Winifred Frick emphasizes dispelling myths about bats.

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Bat populations in Wisconsin are recovering from a fungal epidemic, with sightings rising for three years.
The fungus Psuedogymnoascus destructans disrupts hibernation, depleting fat reserves and causing mortality.
Conservation biologist Jennifer Redell notes surviving bats adapt to reduce fungal presence.
The documentary The Invisible Mammal highlights bats' ecological importance and features female scientists.
Winifred Frick emphasizes dispelling myths about bats.