Question

What is the article mainly about?

A. Every two years, scientists count Indiana bats to see if the species is no longer endangered
B. Caves in Carter Caves State Park are closed during the bat hibernation season
C. Every two years, the Indiana bat populations in Baltpetre Cave have been decreasing
D. The Indiana bat has been on the national endangered species list for several years.

Answer 1

The article discusses the devastating effects of white-nose syndrome on the Indiana bat and others, caused by the fungus Geomyces destructans introduced from Europe.

Step-by-step explanation:

The article is primarily about the impact of white-nose syndrome on cave-hibernating bats, particularly the Indiana bat, in eastern North America. This fungal disease, caused by Geomyces destructans (also known as Pseudogymnoascus destructans), has been introduced from Europe and has led to widespread population declines and an increased risk of extinction for species that are already endangered. The manner of its introduction is theorized to be through contaminated clothing or equipment of recreational cavers.