Bats devastated by white-nose syndrome spread
A mysterious disease, called white-nose syndrome, has swept through the bat populations in North America.
More than a million of the small mammals have died from the disease, leaving some species on the brink of extinction.
There are fears white-nose syndrome could now spread further afield.
Science reporter Rebecca Morelle visited New York state to find out more.
05 May 2011
- From the section Science & Environment