The most obvious signs involved in the die-off is a white fungus encircling the noses of some, but not all, of the bats. Called "white nose syndrome", the fungus is believed to be associated with the problem, but it may not necessarily contribute to the actual cause of death. It appears that the impacted bats deplete their fat reserves months before they would normally emerge from hibernation, and die as a result.
Until researchers understand the cause and how it is spread, state environmental officials and caving organizations are asking people not to enter caves or mines with bats until further notice to avoid the possible transfer of the disease from cave to cave. Vermont officials are making a similar request.
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Generally, they were in good body condition with minimal lesionsnoted grossly. A small amount of corn and other material was detectedwithin the ventriculus of each bird. Capillary GC/MS of extractedstomach contents revealed the presence of 4-aminopyradine (trade nameAvitrol(R)). 4-Aminopyradine is an avicide [bird pesticide], usuallymixed with cracked-corn bait.
(...) The viral infection, which is carried by warm-blooded animals, attacks the central nervous system and the brain.
But the fat, healthy-looking birds have congested organs and half-digested fish in their stomachs, leading biologists to believe the loons succumbed to a spreading epidemic that has killed 75,000 birds, including 9,000 loons, in the Great Lakes since 1999.
Radiografía de cuatro bolas de golf alojadas en el intestino de una serpiente pitón antes de ser operada. EFE 
El momento más delicado de la operación: justo cuando se le están extrayendo las cuatro bolas de golf. EFE
La veterinaria Erina Young retirando cuatro bolas . Las fotos han sido distribuídas por el Santuario de la Fauna Currumbin,en Australia. EFE
Interior del cuerpo de la serpiente con una de las bolas de golf. EFE
Las personas que hallaron la serpiente habían puesto las bolas de golf en su gallinero para que sus gallinas incubasen los huevos. EFE 
