yes our LBBs are a protected species now because of same, I think they call it something else White-nose syndrome (WNS) is a deadly disease affecting brown bats in Alberta, caused by the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans, which has led to significant population declines since its detection in the province. The disease disrupts hibernation, causing bats to burn through their fat reserves and ultimately starve.
Government of Alberta albertabats.ca
