
Understanding White Nose Syndrome
Bats have earned the distinction among animal enthusiasts as being the only true flying mammals and the second largest group of mammals. These cave dwellers are nocturnal which means their favourite time to hunt for food is nighttime.
Bats are not usually on many people’s favourite lists, but like many other creatures, they do serve a critical purpose to the ecosystem. They keep the bug population in check by feasting on them, and their droppings are highly nutritious for the soil, which is why many fertilizer producers are now infusing it in their products. In the wild, they help to keep greenery alive by dispersing seeds that later germinate into plants.
[caption id="attachment_15337" align="aligncenter" width="350"] White nose gets its name from the bats physical appearance when diagnosed with White Nose Syndrome.[/caption]