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New Records of Tricolored Bats (Perimyotis subflavus) in Colorado, with First Evidence of Reproduction

Western North American Naturalist, 2018

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Dark side of climate change: species-specific responses and first indications of disruption in spring altitudinal migration in myotis bats

Journal of Zoology

Sonar Surveys for Bat Species Richness and Activity in the Southern Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa

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Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is located in northwestern South Africa and extends northeastward in... more Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is located in northwestern South Africa and extends northeastward into Botswana. The park lies largely within the southern Kalahari Desert ecosystem where the Auob and Nassob rivers reach their confluence. Although these rivers run only about once every 100 years, or shortly after large thunderstorms, underground flows and seeps provide consistent surface water for the parks sparse vegetation and diverse wildlife. No formal studies on bats have previously occurred at Kgalagadi. We used SM2 + BAT ultrasonic detectors to survey 10 sites along the Auob and Nassob rivers from 5–16 April 2016. The units recorded 3960 call sequences that were analyzed using Kaleidoscope software for South African bats as well as visual determinations based on call structure attributes (low frequency, characteristic frequency, call duration, and bandwidth). We identified 12 species from four families: Rhinolophidae: Rhinolophus fumigatus. Molossidae: Chaerephon pumilus, and Sau...

Ontogeny of the hyoid apparatus in Jamaican fruit bats (Chiroptera: Phyllostomidae) in unraveling the evolution of echolocation in bats

Journal of Zoology

Assemblage-level analysis of sex-ratios in Coloradan bats in relation to climate variables: A model for future expectations

Global Ecology and Conservation

Mercury Bioaccumulation in Two Species of Insectivorous Bats from Urban China: Influence of Species, Age, and Land Use Type

Archives of environmental contamination and toxicology, 2018

Mercury (Hg) is a widespread, toxic pollutant, and China is the world's largest emitter. We i... more Mercury (Hg) is a widespread, toxic pollutant, and China is the world's largest emitter. We investigated Hg concentrations of fur in Japanese pipistrelles (Pipistrellus abramus) and Chinese noctules (Nyctalus plancyi) from Chengdu, Sichuan Province, in relation to degree of urbanization. Bats were mist-netted in June and July 2013, and the fur was analyzed via atomic absorption. Statistical comparisons were made between ages, species, and site types with unpaired t tests and between Hg concentration and body condition with Spearman's rank correlations. Across sites, adult pipistrelles (n = 10) had significantly greater concentrations than adult noctules (n = 16). Adult N. plancyi (n = 16) had significantly greater concentrations than juvenile N. plancyi (n = 14). Contrary to our predictions, there was no significant difference in Hg values between urban (n = 3) and peri-urban (n = 6) locations for P. abramus. While small sample sizes precluded additional comparisons, the hig...

Simulated bat populations erode when exposed to climate change projections for western North America

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Megachiropteran bats profoundly unique from microchiropterans in climbing and walking locomotion: Evolutionary implications

PloS one, 2017

Understandably, most locomotor analyses of bats have focused on flight mechanics and behaviors. H... more Understandably, most locomotor analyses of bats have focused on flight mechanics and behaviors. However, we investigated nonflight locomotion in an effort to glean deeper insights into the evolutionary history of bats. We used high-speed video (300 Hz) to film and compare walking and climbing mechanics and kinematics between several species of the suborders Megachiroptera (Pteropodidae) versus Microchiroptera (Vespertilionidae and Phyllostomatidae). We found fundamentally distinctive behaviors, functional abilities, and performance outcomes between groups, but nearly homogeneous outcomes within groups. Megachiropterans exhibited climbing techniques and skills not found in microchiropterans and which aligned with other fully arboreal mammals. Megachiropterans climbed readily when placed in a head-up posture on a vertical surface, showed significantly greater ability than microchiropterans to abduct and extend the reach of their limbs, and climbed at a greater pace by using a more agg...

Bats and Water: Anthropogenic Alterations Threaten Global Bat Populations

Bats in the Anthropocene: Conservation of Bats in a Changing World, 2015

Revised distribution for Otomops martiensseni (Chiroptera: Molossidae) in southern Africa

Global Ecology and Conservation, 2015

Differences in the male mating calls of co-occurring epauletted fruit bat species (Chiroptera, Pteropodidae, Epomophorus wahlbergi and Epomophorus crypturus) in Kruger National Park, South Africa

Zoological Studies, 2015

Flapping Tail Membrane in Bats Produces Potentially Important Thrust during Horizontal Takeoffs and Very Slow Flight

PLoS ONE, 2012

Ontogeny of vocalization in Jamaican fruit bats with implications for the evolution of echolocation

Journal of Zoology, 2014

Megachiropteran bats profoundly unique from microchiropterans in climbing and walking locomotion: Evolutionary implications

PloS one, 2017

Molecular and Phylogenetic Characterization of Cytokine Genes from Seba's Short-Tailed Bat (Carollia perspicillata)

Bats (order Chiroptera) represent nearly one fourth of the approximately 5,000 known species of m... more Bats (order Chiroptera) represent nearly one fourth of the approximately 5,000 known species of mammals, yet many aspects of their biology are poorly understood. Bats of certain species are well known reservoirs of rabies virus but within the past few years bats also have been identified as reservoirs or potential reservoirs of several other important human and livestock pathogens. In some instances, these viruses may cause persistent infections without recognized pathology in the bat host. Even though these are medically important viruses, little is known as to how bat immune systems engage viruses or how these viruses may evade a sterilizing host immune response. We have recently initiated research on Seba's short-tailed fruit bat (Carollia perspicillata), which may be a reservoir for a newly discovered coronavirus. We cloned and characterized cDNAs of four cytokine genes; tumor necrosis factor, interleukin-10, interleukin-23a, and granulocyte macrophage stimulating factor. Ou...

Location and Distribution of Diurnal Roosts

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The Effects of Elevation and Associated Environmental Conditions on the Roosting Behavior of Five Species of Myotis Bats & Continued Analysis of Bat Species Abundance and Reproduction at Heil Valley Ranch and Caribou Ranch

Supervised pharmacy student led medication review of patients with diabetes in primary care

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Developmental ecomorphology of the little brown bat, Myotis lucifugus /

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Colorado, 1992. Includes bibliographical references (leaves [246]-... more

Bats of the Rocky Mountain West: Natural History, Ecology, and Conservation

Since antiquity, bats have been misunderstood and shrouded in mystery. Given misnomers such as fl... more Since antiquity, bats have been misunderstood and shrouded in mystery. Given misnomers such as fledermaus ("flying mouse") and murciegalo ("blind mouse"), these nocturnal flying mammals were even classified as primates by the great Carl Linnaeus, based on his knowledge of the anatomy of large Old World fruit bats. In this beautifully illustrated volume, bat specialist Rick A. Adams delves into batsÃ¢â¬â¢ true nature and the roles these fascinating ledurblaka ("leather flutterers") play in the natural history and ecology of the Rocky Mountain West. Bats of the Rocky Mountain West begins with a general discussion of bat biology and evolution as well as regional physiography and zoogeography. In addition, Adams describesÃ¢â¬âbased on the results of extensive researchÃ¢â¬âthe behavior and ecology of the 31 species of bats found in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona. Naturalists and biologists alike will benefit from the...

New Records of Tricolored Bats (Perimyotis subflavus) in Colorado, with First Evidence of Reproduction

Western North American Naturalist, 2018

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Dark side of climate change: species-specific responses and first indications of disruption in spring altitudinal migration in myotis bats

Journal of Zoology

Sonar Surveys for Bat Species Richness and Activity in the Southern Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa

Diversity

Ontogeny of the hyoid apparatus in Jamaican fruit bats (Chiroptera: Phyllostomidae) in unraveling the evolution of echolocation in bats

Journal of Zoology

Assemblage-level analysis of sex-ratios in Coloradan bats in relation to climate variables: A model for future expectations

Global Ecology and Conservation

Mercury Bioaccumulation in Two Species of Insectivorous Bats from Urban China: Influence of Species, Age, and Land Use Type

Archives of environmental contamination and toxicology, 2018

Simulated bat populations erode when exposed to climate change projections for western North America

PLOS ONE

Megachiropteran bats profoundly unique from microchiropterans in climbing and walking locomotion: Evolutionary implications

PloS one, 2017

Bats and Water: Anthropogenic Alterations Threaten Global Bat Populations

Bats in the Anthropocene: Conservation of Bats in a Changing World, 2015

Revised distribution for Otomops martiensseni (Chiroptera: Molossidae) in southern Africa

Global Ecology and Conservation, 2015

Differences in the male mating calls of co-occurring epauletted fruit bat species (Chiroptera, Pteropodidae, Epomophorus wahlbergi and Epomophorus crypturus) in Kruger National Park, South Africa

Zoological Studies, 2015

Flapping Tail Membrane in Bats Produces Potentially Important Thrust during Horizontal Takeoffs and Very Slow Flight

PLoS ONE, 2012

Ontogeny of vocalization in Jamaican fruit bats with implications for the evolution of echolocation

Journal of Zoology, 2014

Megachiropteran bats profoundly unique from microchiropterans in climbing and walking locomotion: Evolutionary implications

PloS one, 2017

Molecular and Phylogenetic Characterization of Cytokine Genes from Seba's Short-Tailed Bat (Carollia perspicillata)

Location and Distribution of Diurnal Roosts

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Supervised pharmacy student led medication review of patients with diabetes in primary care

http://isrctn.com/, 2000

Developmental ecomorphology of the little brown bat, Myotis lucifugus /

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Colorado, 1992. Includes bibliographical references (leaves [246]-... more

Bats of the Rocky Mountain West: Natural History, Ecology, and Conservation

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