Bat Fungus and Bird Flu Threaten Local Wildlife, Domestic Animals

White-nose syndrome, which has been decimating bat colonies, is confirmed in five California colonies, including Humboldt. How can Mendocino residents identify afflicted bats and help keep the bat population healthy? And, bird flu is another threat. It's been primarily identified in wild birds in Mendocino, so far. But it is spreading around the state to other animals and people. As of today, the virus has infected 21 people and is present in 259 dairies in California.