About WNS

White-Nose Syndrome is a recently discovered fungus that has already killed more than one million bats in the United States.

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Agriculture

As insectivorous bats continue to die, local insect populations might surge and have an adverse effect on American agriculture.

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Tourism

Some American caves are being closed to humans in order to prevent the spread of White-Nose Syndrome, which could affect tourism in cave areas.

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