Endangered Indiana bat captured in NC for first time since 2015
Scientists have captured a federally endangered Indiana bat in North Carolina for the first time since 2015.
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A federally endangered Indiana bat species has been discovered in Western North Carolina. This capture marks the first time the species has been found in the state in over a decade, following a ten-year search by scientists.
Coverage from WRAL, WSPA 7NEWS, and FOX Carolina News emphasizes the rarity of the find. The Winston-Salem Journal describes the event as a "big find" for local researchers.
According to WCTI, monitoring is now planned following the discovery of an Indiana bat maternity roost located in Nantahala.
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Quick answers
When was the last time this bat species was seen in North Carolina?
The species was last captured in the state in 2015.
Where specifically was the bat found?
The discovery occurred in Western North Carolina, with a maternity roost identified in Nantahala.
What is the conservation status of the Indiana bat?
The Indiana bat is a federally endangered species.
Coverage (7)
- Endangered bats caught in N.C. for first time in 10+ years Smoky Mountain Times · 21h ago
- Endangered bats found in western NC for first time in over 10 years CBS17.com · 21h ago
- Officials: Federally endangered bat species found in NC for first time in over a decade FOX Carolina News · 21h ago
- 'A big find': NC scientists discover endangered bat species after decade-long search Winston-Salem Journal · 21h ago
- Monitoring planned after endangered Indiana bat maternity roost found in Nantahala WCTI · 21h ago
- Endangered bats found in WNC for first time in over 10 years WSPA 7NEWS · 21h ago
- Endangered Indiana bat captured in NC for first time since 2015 WRAL · 21h ago broke it first
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