Remember those Frog Saunas? That helped frogs resist an infection by raising their temperature above that preferred by the infectious agent? Well, along those lines, I bring to you: Bat Freezers!

Many bat species in my neck of the woods have been affected by the "white nose syndrome," a fungal infection that causes bats to become dehydrated and waste away while hibernating. But scientists noticed that some species were rebounding after being infected, after choosing colder, drier hibernation spots. The fungus likes it warm and damp! So they started bringing cooling devices to areas where bats are known to hibernate, and have seen positive results.

There's so much work to do and so many people are doing bullshit jobs. Frog sauna attendant and bat freezer technician (or local disease-impacted species equivalent) should be well-paid entry-level jobs across the world.

#Bats #BatAppreciationMonth #FatFrogFriday #FrogSaunas #BatFreezers

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2024/10/01/how-scientists-are-fighting-bat-killing-fungus-found-in-new-york-

🐸 'Frog saunas' could save species from deadly fungal disease, study finds! 🌡️
Australian scientists create brick refuges in greenhouses to help green and golden bell frogs survive chytridiomycosis infection. This simple, low-cost solution offers hope for endangered amphibians. 🌱🐸#FrogSaunas #ChytridFungus #Conservation

🔗 https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jul/11/frog-saunas-australia-research-treatment-deadly-fungal-disease-aoe