Endangered Indiana bat captured in NC for first time since 2015
An endangered Indiana bat species has been captured in North Carolina for the first time in over a decade.
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Scientists in North Carolina have discovered the federally endangered Indiana bat, marking the first capture of the species in the state since 2015. The discovery follows a decade-long search by researchers.
Coverage from FOX Carolina News, WRAL, and the Winston-Salem Journal describes the event as a "big find." WCTI reports that the discovery specifically involves a maternity roost located in Nantahala. Monitoring is now planned for the site in Nantahala to track the species following this rediscovery.
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Quick answers
When was the last time an Indiana bat was captured in North Carolina?
According to WRAL, the species was last captured in the state in 2015.
Where was the bat discovered?
WCTI reports that a maternity roost was found in Nantahala.
What is the conservation status of the Indiana bat?
The species is federally endangered.
Coverage (8)
- Endangered bats caught in N.C. for first time in 10+ years Smoky Mountain Times · 20h ago
- Endangered bats found in western NC for first time in over 10 years CBS17.com · 20h ago
- Endangered bats found in WNC for first time in over 10 years WSPA 7NEWS · 20h ago
- Officials: Federally endangered bat species found in NC for first time in over a decade FOX Carolina News · 20h ago
- 'A big find': NC scientists discover endangered bat species after decade-long search Winston-Salem Journal · 20h ago
- Monitoring planned after endangered Indiana bat maternity roost found in Nantahala WCTI · 20h ago
- Endangered bats found in WNC for first time in over 10 years WSPA 7NEWS · 20h ago
- Endangered Indiana bat captured in NC for first time since 2015 WRAL · 20h ago
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