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Human-to-bat transmission of COVID-19 worries wildlife experts. The disease could devastate the already dwindling North Carolina bat population.

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Human-to-bat transmission of COVID-19 worries wildlife experts. The disease could devastate the already dwindling North Carolina bat population.

• By Anton L. Delgado NC News Intern Corps
• Jul 19, 2020
• Jul 19, 2020
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After placing the pole, Mammologist Han Li ties it to a nearby try for additional support. Li is using high-frequency recorders to study the acoustic sounds made by bats living in Mayo State Park on July 9, 2020. Photo by Anton L. Delgado | NC News Intern Corps. Photo by Anton L. Delgado | NC News Intern Corps.

• Anton L. Delgado

Mammalogist Han Li sets up high-frequency recorders to study the acoustic sounds made by bats living in Mayo River State Park in Rockingham County on July 9.

• Anton L. Delgado NC News Intern Corps

Mammologist Han Li checks the sturdiness of the pole holding his recorder that will be taping the acoustic sounds made by the bats living in Mayo State Park on July 9, 2020. Photo by Anton L. Delgado | NC News Intern Corps.

• Anton L. Delgado

An Eastern Red bat photographed during a study in Croatan National Forest in eastern North Carolina.

• Courtesy of Mary Frazer

An Eastern Red bat photographed during a study in Croatan National Forest. Over the past few years, white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that affects hibernating bats, has cut North Carolina’s bat population nearly in half.

• Courtesy Mary Frazer

An Eastern Big-Eared bat photographed during a study in Croatan National Forest. Over the past few years, white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that affects hibernating bats, has cut North Carolina’s bat population nearly in half.

• Courtesy Mary Frazer

Han Li, a visiting professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and the state coordinator for the North American Bat Monitoring Program, sets up the first of two high-frequency recording sites in Mayo State Park on July 9, 2020. Photo by Anton L. Delgado | NC News Intern Corps.

Han Li, a visiting professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and the state coordinator for the North American Bat Monitoring Program, is spending the summer using high-frequency recorders to study the acoustic sounds made by bats in North Carolina. Photo by Anton L. Delgado | NC News Intern Corps.

• Anton L. Delgado

After setting up the first high-frequency recording site, Mammologist Han Li takes a step back to take a picture of his work in Mayo State Park on July 9, 2020. Photo by Anton L. Delgado | NC News Intern Corps.

• Anton L. Delgado

With a padlock in his back pocket, mammalogist Han Li ties the recording system attached to his high-frequency recorder around a nearby tree in Mayo River State Park on July 9.

• Anton L. Delgado NC News Intern Corps

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By Anton L. Delgado NC News Intern Corps

MAYODAN — Most people tend to avoid bats. However, doing so now could mean the difference between survival and extinction for some of the species in North Carolina.

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With a padlock in his back pocket, Mammologist Han Li ties the recording system attached to his high-frequency recorder around a nearby tree in Mayo State Park on July 9, 2020. Li is spending the summer studying the acoustic sounds made by bats in North Carolina. 

Anton L. Delgado/NC News Intern Corps.

Photo courtesy of Mary Frazer_3.JPG (copy)

An Eastern Red bat photographed during a study in Croatan National Forest. 

Photo courtesy of Mary Frazer

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After placing the pole, Mammologist Han Li ties it to a nearby try for additional support. Li is using high-frequency recorders to study the acoustic sounds made by bats living in Mayo State Park on July 9, 2020.

Anton L. Delgado/NC News Intern Corps.

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After placing the pole, Mammologist Han Li ties it to a nearby try for additional support. Li is using high-frequency recorders to study the acoustic sounds made by bats living in Mayo State Park on July 9, 2020. 

Anton L. Delgado/NC News Intern Corps.

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Mammologist Han Li checks the sturdiness of the pole holding his recorder that will be taping the acoustic sounds made by the bats living in Mayo State Park on July 9, 2020.

Anton L. Delgado/NC News Intern Corps.

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Han Li, a visiting professor at UNCG and the state coordinator for the North American Bat Monitoring Program, sets up the first of two high-frequency recording sites in Mayo State Park on July 9, 2020. 

Anton L. Delgado/NC News Intern Corps.

Photo courtesy of Mary Frazer_11.JPG (copy)

An Eastern Big-Eared bat photographed during a study in Croatan National Forest. 

Photo courtesy of Mary Frazer

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Han Li, a visiting professor at UNCG and the state coordinator for the North American Bat Monitoring Program, is spending the summer using high-frequency recorders to study the acoustic sounds made by bats in North Carolina.

Anton L. Delgado/NC News Intern Corps.

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After setting up the first high-frequency recording site, Mammologist Han Li takes a step back to take a picture of his work in Mayo State Park on July 9, 2020.

Anton L. Delgado/NC News Intern Corps.

Photo courtesy of Mary Frazer_6.JPG (copy)

An Eastern Red bat photographed during a study in Croatan National Forest. 

Photo courtesy of Mary Frazer

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After placing the pole, Mammologist Han Li ties it to a nearby try for additional support. Li is using high-frequency recorders to study the acoustic sounds made by bats living in Mayo State Park on July 9, 2020. Photo by Anton L. Delgado | NC News Intern Corps. Photo by Anton L. Delgado | NC News Intern Corps.

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Han Li, a visiting professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and the state coordinator for the North American Bat Monitoring Program, sets up the first of two high-frequency recording sites in Mayo State Park on July 9, 2020. Photo by Anton L. Delgado | NC News Intern Corps.

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Han Li, a visiting professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and the state coordinator for the North American Bat Monitoring Program, is spending the summer using high-frequency recorders to study the acoustic sounds made by bats in North Carolina. Photo by Anton L. Delgado | NC News Intern Corps.

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After setting up the first high-frequency recording site, Mammologist Han Li takes a step back to take a picture of his work in Mayo State Park on July 9, 2020. Photo by Anton L. Delgado | NC News Intern Corps.

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With a padlock in his back pocket, mammalogist Han Li ties the recording system attached to his high-frequency recorder around a nearby tree in Mayo River State Park on July 9.

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