Description: The Little Brown Bat, along with the Tri-colored Bat and the Northern Myotis are under serious threat.
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Bats are one of the world’s most misunderstood species, yet they exist on every human-inhabited continent. There are so many myths tainting the image of these unique mammals. History has made them out to be scary creatures when in fact bats are important human allies, vital in the fight against pesky insects. In truth, the scariest thing about bats is this: they’re being decimated in Canada by a disease called White-nose Syndrome.
As humans, we’ve learned all too quickly how diseases can spread through closely gathered populations exposed to infection. Bats are no different. White-nose Syndrome has reduced bat populations by almost 95 per cent in eastern Canada, leading to several species being designated as Endangered. This summer, White-nose Syndrome was found on bats in Saskatchewan. Critical social distancing is impossible for bat populations headed back to their winter hibernation sites. As colonies instinctively gather together
How You Can Help Join us in our fight to ensure bat populations survive. During this traditional Halloween season, the Canadian Wildlife Federation is sending out the bat signal, shining a light on myths about bats and the risks bats face while encouraging Canadians to help.