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AK: Rising populations, threat of disease prompt renewed interest in bat research

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Bats are a pretty low priority for most Alaskan biologists, but that could be changing due to a recent uptick in the creature’s population. Add to that a disease that’s been killing millions of bats in the lower 48, and Alaska might be taking note with the rest of the nation very soon. Listen now


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Little Brown Bat (Myotis lucifugus)
Alaska Department of Fish & Game