​Indiana will receive $36,500 from the federal government in hopes of curbing the spread of white-nose syndrome, a fungus that can be fatal to many bats. Indiana is one of 30 states receiving a total of nearly $1.3 million in grants to combat the disease. Eight Midwestern states, including Indiana, will split $280,000.

View the full article from The Washington Times.

Although bats are often mistreated and misunderstood, these mammals are beneficial and important components of the ecosystem. They also eat many night-flying insects, including crop pests. If you see a sick or dead bat, please report it. Learn more about bat diseases in Indiana populations.

Resources
Indiana Bats, Indiana Department of Natural Resources (INDNR)