Endangered Indiana bat captured in NC for first time since 2015
The federally endangered Indiana bat has been discovered in North Carolina for the first time in over a decade.
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Scientists in North Carolina have captured members of the endangered Indiana bat species, marking the first such discovery in the state since 2015. The find occurred in western North Carolina, specifically involving a maternity roost located in Nantahala.
Coverage from the Winston-Salem Journal, WRAL, and FOX Carolina News describes the discovery as a "big find" following a decade-long search. Reports from CBS17.com, WSPA 7NEWS, and the Smoky Mountain Times emphasize that this is the first time the species has been found in the region in more than 10 years.
According to WCTI, officials have planned monitoring for the identified maternity roost in Nantahala.
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Quick answers
Which endangered species was found?
The Indiana bat.
Where in North Carolina were the bats discovered?
The bats were found in western North Carolina, with a maternity roost identified in Nantahala.
When was the last time this species was seen in the state?
The species had not been captured in North Carolina since 2015.
Coverage (8)
- Endangered bats caught in N.C. for first time in 10+ years Smoky Mountain Times · 1d ago
- Endangered bats found in western NC for first time in over 10 years CBS17.com · 1d ago
- Endangered bats found in WNC for first time in over 10 years WSPA 7NEWS · 1d ago
- Officials: Federally endangered bat species found in NC for first time in over a decade FOX Carolina News · 1d ago
- 'A big find': NC scientists discover endangered bat species after decade-long search Winston-Salem Journal · 1d ago
- Monitoring planned after endangered Indiana bat maternity roost found in Nantahala WCTI · 1d ago
- Endangered bats found in WNC for first time in over 10 years WSPA 7NEWS · 1d ago
- Endangered Indiana bat captured in NC for first time since 2015 WRAL · 1d ago
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