Natural Resources
Environment and Conservation
December 3, 2014
Public Advisory: Monitoring of White Nose Syndrome in Bats
The Departments of Environment and Conservation, and Natural Resources are seeking the public’s assistance in the early detection of a disease in bats called White Nose Syndrome.
Wildlife officials are asking the public to report sightings of bats appearing sick, found dead or seen flying around in winter or early spring. The public are advised not to handle bats and to avoid entering potential hibernation sites to prevent unintentional spread of the fungus and to limit disturbance to hibernating bats.
To report unusual sightings or to collect the animal for disease testing, contact the Wildlife Division at 709-637-2025, email EndangeredSpecies@gov.nl.ca or contact the Animal Health Division at 709-729-6879, email ocvo@gov.nl.ca.
Information
on White Nose Syndrome disease is available at: www.gov.nl.ca/env/publications/wildlife/Bats_and_White_Nose_Syndrome_in_NL.pdf 
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Media contacts:
| Deborah Thomas
Director of Communications Department of Environment and Conservation 709-729-2575, 728-8092 deborahthomas@gov.nl.ca |
Diana Quinton
Director of Communications Department of Natural Resources 709-729-5282, 631-8155 dianaquinton@gov.nl.ca |
2014 12 03 10:55 a.m.