Biologists are concerned about a mysterious ailment that is killing off bats in the Northeast. The chief symptom seems to be a white fungus that appears on stricken bats' noses, but beyond that, the cause remains a mystery.
So why should we be concerned if there are no more bats? Well, for one thing, a single bat can eat a pound of insects in a week. If there are no bats, then that means more bugs and pests. That would be of major concern in agricultural areas. An absence of bats would also carry dire consequences for baseball.
Likewise, why should we care if there are no more polar bears in the world, or bees, or penguins?
Well, perhaps because if other species begin disappearing, it may only be a matter of time before the spreading extinctions work their way up to the top of the food chain.
And wouldn't that be a pisser?
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
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