Posted by: Sandy Steinman | October 19, 2025

Deadly fungus found at two national parks in Pacific Northwest

SF Gate reported

Wildlife officials in Oregon and Washington have confirmed the presence of a dangerous fungus known for killing millions of bats across North America.

The fungus Pseudogymnoascus, which causes a disease called white-nose syndrome, was found on bats at San Juan Island National Historical Park in Washington, and on bat droppings at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park in Oregon, the U.S. Geological Survey announced on Friday. This is the first time the fungus has been detected in the state of Oregon.

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