Alabama Power, Southern Company Support Research to Fight Bat-Killing Disease

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By Janel Carr

Bats can be scary to some people. But far more frightening is the impact a virulent bat disease is having on the furry, flying mammals.

White-nose syndrome (WNS) is a highly contagious disease that has killed more than 6 million bats during the past decade. It is now confirmed in 34 states, including Alabama. It’s caused by Pseudogymnoascus destructans, a fungus that affects hibernating bats.

The fear and concern around WNS was one of the prominent themes of Bat Week, which concluded this year on Halloween. It’s an annual celebration designed to raise awareness about these misunderstood, slightly creepy critters and the initiatives underway to conserve the more than 1,400 species of bats.

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