An curved arrow pointing right. The fuzzy, golden pallid bat officially became California's state bat in 2024. Here's why it's celebrated by farmers, conservationists, and bat enthusiasts.
While white-nose syndrome has not yet been observed in any bat in California, the presence of the fungal pathogen suggests the disease could manifest in California’s bats within the next few ...
A devastating fungus has been detected in multiple California counties, endangering bat populations across the state. Known as white-nose syndrome, it irritates hibernating bats, causing them to ...
FRESNO, Calif. - A California resident has died after being bitten by a suspected rabid bat, state health officials said. The victim, from Fresno County, died late last week after experiencing ...
The fungus has been detected on several species of bats in California. It was found on Western red bat for the first time in May. While the syndrome has not yet been observed in any of the state ...
The fate of the suspected bat is also unknown ... being infected by rabies in the state this year, according to the California Department of Health, with nearly a quarter (41) taking place ...