Scientists say many North American bats are in trouble.
. The little brown bat is being evaluated for potential listing. White-nose syndrome is the primary killer for each of the species.More than 150 agencies, nonprofits and universities are collaborating in the fight against the disease, said Jeremy Coleman, a wildlife biologist who coordinates the service's participation and a co-author of the report.
"We have a number of tools that are showing great promise," Coleman said. "There are very few precedents for managing a wildlife disease, particularly one so devastating and pervasive." Ironically, wind turbines — a leading source of renewable energy that can help slow climate change — pose another problem for bats. An estimated 500,000, representing 45 species, die each year in collisions with the structures, the report said.
Her organization is collaborating with manufacturers and others in searching for solutions, including acoustic devices that would cause bats to steer clear of turbines. Reducing blade rotation speeds — particularly during fall mating season, when bats are particularly active — would help, Frick said.
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