Some bats show signs of resilience against fungus
Scientists studying bat species that have been hit hard by the fungus that causes white nose syndrome say there is a glimmer of good news against the disease that has killed millions of bats across North America. The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife says the population of New England's largest bat colony shows signs of more bats being able to tolerate the disease. There are also indications they may be passing resistant traits on their young. White nose syndrome is caused by an invasive fungus first found in an upstate New York cave in 2006. It causes bats to wake up from winter hibernation and die of exposure or starvation. AP Video shot by Rodrique Ngowi.
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Scientists are making strides against a deadly fungus imperiling millions of bats across North America.
