Post by L Roebuck on Jul 20, 2010 8:08:08 GMT -5
Proposal To Protect Colorado Bats Draws Criticism
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DENVER (CBS4) A proposal to protect wild bat colonies in Colorado from a deadly fungus is drawing criticism from the state's caving community.
"These are public resources and people go to them for recreation," says Richard Rhinehart, editor of Rocky Mountain Caving.
The deadly fungus is called White Nose Syndrome. It basically disrupts the bat's hibernation. The flying mammal is at risk of starving to death.
"These are public resources and people go to them for recreation," says Richard Rhinehart, editor of Rocky Mountain Caving.
The deadly fungus is called White Nose Syndrome. It basically disrupts the bat's hibernation. The flying mammal is at risk of starving to death.
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