White-Nose Syndrome Hits Alberta Bats

White-nose syndrome, a deadly fungal infection devastating North American bats, has finally reached Alberta—threatening local extinction for some colonies. Found in three Rockies caves including Cadomin, the province’s largest bat hibernation site, the fungus wakes bats from hibernation, starving them to death. Parks Canada is now deploying probiotic bacteria at cave entrances to fight the spread, a critical lifeline for fragile populations. While recovery is slow—bats breed only once a year—the proactive treatment offers hope as scientists race to protect these vital insect controllers before they vanish entirely. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b6166a101e809d9b