The northern long-eared bat, once common across Northland forests but which has been dying off rapidly due to an invasive fungus, was officially declared an endangered species Tuesday by the U.S ...

A new bat has been discovered in Minnesota — the first new mammal species found in the state in 25 years. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, in collaboration with Central Lakes ...

CALEDONIA, Minn. (AP) --Minnesota wildlife officials are having trouble catching enough specimens for their study of the declining population of the federally threatened northern long-ear bat. The ...

In Minnesota, previous cases occurred in 1917, 1964, 1975, 2000, 2007 and 2021 with all ending up to be fatal.

A Minnesota senior died from rabies after coming into contact with a bat, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) said on Friday. A person over the age of 65 was exposed to a bat in western ...

white-nose syndrome and the ranges of two endangered bats This map shows the spread of white-nose syndrome from the winter of 2006-2007 to the winter of 2009-2010, along with the ranges of the eastern ...

White nose syndrome has spread to 27 states and five provinces since 2007. Officials say a decline in bat populations could lead to higher mosquito numbers.

Fewer than 10 rabies deaths are reported annually in the United States, according to the CDC, and 70% of those deaths are attributed to exposure to bats. Previous human cases in Minnesota – all ...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP)-- Minnesota state parks and trails can expect thousands of new trees next year, thanks to a Minnesota Twins' partnership with the Department of Natural Resources. Under the "Break ...

WASHINGTON – The Iron Range wants the federal government to let the sunshine in — or at least Canadian solar panels. A simmering trade battle could endanger a solar-panel plant that just set ...