Deadly 'white-nose syndrome' detected in Oregon bats for the first time

Published on: 03/19/2026

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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — White-nose syndrome - which has killed millions of bats across North America - has been detected for the first time in Oregon bats, found in Columbia and Benton counties, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said Wednesday. White-nose syndrome is caused by an infection with the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans that disrupts hibernation,

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