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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"Vespertilionidae"”.
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Factors affecting the activity patterns of Myotis tricolor (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae)
Foraging behaviour is an important component of an animal’s ecology. Increases in energetic costs associated with reproduction, should have marked effects on foraging behaviour, but may be compounded by the effects of environmental factors. I investigated the activity patterns of female M. tricolor …
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The assemblages, fitness and movements of bats (chiroptera, vespertilionidae and rhinolophidae) in the urban matrix
In this study I examine the assemblages, morphometric differences and movements of bats in urban and suburban green spaces within Birmingham and the Black Country in the West Midlands, UK. This was achieved by undertaking 111 Advanced Bat Licence Surveys at 16 trapping sites, and 91 activity and …
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The influence of foraging habitat on acoustic signal source levels in two bat species, Neoromicia capensis (Vespertilionidae) and Tadarida aegyptiaca (Molossidae)
The source level of echolocation pulses is an essential parameter because it has an impact on the range at which bats perceive their environment and, most importantly, at which they detect prey. Echolocation pulse source level is under the control of the echolocator and its operational range is …
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Population genetics of the Cape serotine bat (Neoromicia capensis) in South Africa
The Cape serotine bat (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) is an endemic species of sub-Saharan Africa and occupies all biomes throughout its distribution. It roosts in anthropogenic structures in small colonies of up to ten individuals. Since its discovery in the early 1800's by Arthur Smith little more …
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Changes in the seasonal activity of bats occuring in the Kunene region, Namibia: Influence of environmental factors
… five families at the study sites. Two families Vespertilionidae and Molossidae appeared to be present and dominant at all sites. Bat activity was significantly higher in the summer months, community composition was not related to altitude and no endemics were found. The highest activity was …
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Molecular screening of potential bat-borne hantavirus and determination of species richness and composition of bats in selected habitats within the woodland and savanna biomes in Namibia
… (1 species); 2) Molossidae (3 species); 3) Vespertilionidae (5 species); and 4) Rhinolophidae (2 species). Seven bat species were observed in selected habitats in the broad-leaved and eight in the Acacia tree savanna biomes, while 9 and 12 species, respectively, were predicted. Species …
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Patterns of neotropical Chiropteran reproduction including historlogical and ecological aspects of bats collected in Belize
… (family Mormoopidae), and R. tumida,(family Vespertilionidae). A single P. kappleri,female was taken from a small cave near Augustine, Cayo District. A R. tumida female was collected in an insect sweepnet at Blancaneaux Dodge, Cayo District, and two pregnant females were collected at Mile 30, …
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Thermoregulation and behavior of a peripheral population of evening bats (<i>nycticeius humeralis</i>)
<p>I used temperature-sensitive radio transmitters to measure body temperatures of tree-roosting evening bats (<em>Nycticeius humeralis</em>) at the northern edge of their range in Lenawee Co., Michigan. Temperature at sunset, diurnal temperature, and nocturnal temperature significantly correlated …
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Ecology of the evening bat (<i>nycticeius humeralis</i>) at the northern edge of the range
<p>Only a single colony of evening bats (<em>Nycticeius humeralis</em>) is known to occur in Michigan, and it is the northernmost colony on the North American continent. In mid-May, only female evening bats migrate to Michigan to raise their pups, and in late August, evening bats migrate to …
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The Influence of Weather and Geographic Location on Reproduction and Nightly Activity of Bats in Missouri
Understanding the influence of weather on reproductive events is critical for documenting population demographics and developing appropriate conservation and management strategies. Variations in timing of parturition may be due to changes in the ambient weather which affect the available insect …