White Nose Syndrome and Bat Conservation

The video explores the survival challenges faced by bats due to a foreign fungus, known as PD, which has spread from Europe to the US, devastating bat populations. Researchers are working to understand the disease and develop early detection methods. The video highlights the ecological and economic importance of bats and the urgent need for solutions to prevent further losses.

What is the common name for the fungus affecting bats?

• BD

• PD

• WD

• CD

In which year was the fungus first detected in Washington state?

• 2020

• 2016

• 2010

• 2005

What protective measure is used by researchers to prevent spreading the disease?

• Face masks

• Tyvec suits

• Gloves

• Boot covers

How many bat species are hardest hit by the white nose syndrome?

• Seven

• Five

• Nine

• Eleven

What is one of the ecological roles of bats mentioned in the video?

• They build nests

• They pollinate flowers

• They produce honey

• They create oxygen

What is the estimated economic value of bats in the US?

• $30 billion

• $10 billion

• $22.7 billion

• $15.5 billion

What is the purpose of the electronic nose device being developed?

• To track bat migration

• To detect the fungus early

• To analyze bat diet

• To measure bat population

What unique characteristic of bats is used in the early detection device?

• Their size

• Their color

• Their sound

• Their smell

What is the main challenge mentioned in finding a solution to the disease?

• Insufficient research facilities

• Rapid spread of the disease

• Public awareness

• Lack of funding

Why is continued research on white nose syndrome important?

• To improve bat diets

• To increase bat population

• To protect ecosystems and human interests

• To enhance bat habitats