Northern Long-Eared Bat with Infection (IMAGE) University of California - Santa Cruz Caption A northern long-eared bat was affected by white-nose syndrome in Illinois. Credit Photo by J.R. Hoyt. Usage Restrictions For use only with news coverage of this research. 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.