Little Brown Bat with white-nose syndrome (IMAGE) U.S. Geological Survey Caption This hibernating little brown bat shows signs of white-nose syndrome. Credit Alan Hicks, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Public domain. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.