Idaho Detects White Nose Syndrome Fungus That Has Killed Millions Of Bats In North America; Economic, Ecological Implications
Idaho Fish and Game has received confirmation that six bats tested positive for a fungus that leads to a deadly disease known as “white-nose syndrome.” The bats were located in Minnetonka Cave in Bear Lake County, and it’s the first case of the fungus ever being detected in Idaho after a decade of testing.
