Susceptibility of bats to ecological and evolutionary traps
Biological Conservation,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
305, С. 111110 - 111110
Опубликована: Март 25, 2025
Язык: Английский
Climate is changing, are European bats too? A multispecies analysis of trends in body size
Ecology and Evolution,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(2)
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2024
Abstract
Animal
size,
a
trait
sensitive
to
spatial
and
temporal
variables,
is
key
element
in
ecological
evolutionary
dynamics.
In
the
context
of
climate
change,
there
evidence
that
some
bat
species
are
increasing
their
body
size
via
phenotypic
responses
higher
temperatures
at
maternity
roosts.
To
test
generality
this
response,
we
conducted
>20‐year
study
examining
changes
15
Italy,
analysing
data
from
4393
individual
bats
captured
since
1995.
addition
effect,
considered
potential
influence
sexual
dimorphism
and,
where
relevant,
included
latitude
altitude
as
drivers
change.
Contrary
initial
predictions
widespread
increase
our
findings
challenge
assumption,
revealing
nuanced
interplay
factors
contributing
complexity
Specifically,
only
three
(
Myotis
daubentonii
,
Nyctalus
leisleri
Pipistrellus
pygmaeus
)
out
exhibited
discernible
over
studied
period,
prompting
reassessment
reliable
indicators
change
based
on
alterations
size.
Our
investigation
into
influencing
highlighted
significance
temperature‐related
with
emerging
crucial
drivers.
cases,
mirrored
patterns
consistent
Bergmann's
rule,
larger
recorded
progressively
latitudes
Plecotus
auritus
mystacinus
Miniopterus
schreibersii
or
altitudes
kuhlii
).
We
also
observed
clear
effect
most
species,
females
consistently
than
males.
The
time
suggests
occurrence
plasticity,
raising
questions
about
long‐term
selective
pressures
individuals.
unresolved
question
whether
reflect
microevolutionary
processes
plastic
adds
further
understanding
space.
Язык: Английский
In‐situ responses of temperate‐zone bats to climate change
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 20, 2025
There
is
growing
evidence
that
human-induced
climate
change
poses
a
major
threat
to
bats.
As
progresses,
we
can
only
hope
mitigate
its
negative
effects
on
bat
populations
by
gaining
more
comprehensive
understanding
of
the
complex
interactions
all
factors
involved.
Drawing
recent
evidence,
largely
from
long-term
field
studies
individually
marked
bats,
discuss
multiple
impacts-positive
and
negative-of
temperate
heterothermic
bats
their
responses
in
situ.
For
example,
there
increasing
warmer
summers
milder
winters
are
leading
changes
seasonal
phenology
which
turn
may
lead
species-specific
demography,
morphology,
physiology,
food
availability,
roost
use.
We
also
highlight
open
research
questions
change.
This
includes
better
data
population
trends
underlying
direct
indirect
climate-related
causes
for
mortality
reproductive
success.
In
order
assess
impacts
information
needed
about
relative
importance
phenotypic
plasticity
evolutionary
adaptation
Язык: Английский
The dynamics of cave roost use by bats in the central Himalayas of Nepal: implications for conservation
Journal of Zoology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 18, 2025
Abstract
The
seasonal
use
of
caves
by
bats
can
be
attributed
to
physiologically
demanding
activities
like
mating
and
reproduction
in
spring
torpor
winter.
Cave
use,
however,
varies
within
across
species
depend
on
the
physical
microclimatic
conditions
caves.
Understanding
current
patterns
predictors
cave
is
therefore
crucial
develop
a
reference
for
assessing
response
future
changes
climatic
conditions.
We
quantified
diversity
abundance
41
that
varied
structure
temperature
(mid‐winter,
late‐winter
early‐spring)
an
elevational
(400–2700
m
above
sea
level)
gradient
central
Himalayas.
Richness
bat
exhibited
variation,
with
more
individuals
present
during
early‐spring
(
n
=
15)
compared
mid‐winter
9).
Species
richness
declined
linearly
elevation
but
remained
relatively
similar
until
900
msl
then
early‐spring.
such
as
Hipposideros
armiger
(20.14
±
1.60°C
17.97
0.88°C
mid‐winter),
Rhinolophus
affinis
(19.98
1.76°C
16.18
3.09°C
mid‐winter)
cf.
pusillus
(19.55
1.64°C
15.43
2.87°C
preferred
warmer
microclimates
mid‐winter.
season‐
species‐specific
we
report
here
suggests
even
minor
fluctuations
temperatures
could
potentially
alter
composition
communities
inside
Prioritization
assessment
based
vulnerability
index
indicates
different
must
protected
their
specific
usage
they
support
at
various
times.
Overall,
highlight
importance
studying
cave‐dwelling
climate‐vulnerable
areas
Himalayas
where
high
help
understand
predict
responses
animals
climate
change.
Язык: Английский
Re-establishing historic ecosystem links through targeted species reintroduction: Beaver-mediated wetlands support increased bat activity
The Science of The Total Environment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
951, С. 175661 - 175661
Опубликована: Авг. 22, 2024
Despite
the
global
significance
of
wetlands,
conservation
strategies
often
fall
short
in
preserving
these
ecosystems
due
to
failures
incorporating
processes
that
sustain
ecosystem
functioning,
hydrological
dynamics,
ecological
processes,
and
biodiversity
wetlands.
Nature-based
solutions,
such
as
reintroduction
beavers,
have
emerged
effective
tools
for
promoting
wetland
restoration.
Whilst
impact
beavers
on
restoration
is
well
known,
their
broader
influence
health,
particularly
modifying
habitats
other
species,
remains
inadequately
understood.
Here
we
assess
habitat
modification
through
has
bat
populations.
There
were
significantly
greater
activity
levels
within
beaver-modified
multiple
including
higher
393
%
Barbastella
barbastellus
313
Plecotus
spp..
Additionally,
observed
positive
effects
populations
woodland
surrounding
certain
taxa.
In
face
escalating
challenges
posed
by
climate
change
loss,
addressing
loss
necessitates
a
shift
toward
ecosystem-centric
mitigation
measures.
Our
study
demonstrates
keystone
species
like
can
re-establish
historical
facilitative
links
between
aquatic
terrestrial
food
webs,
highlighting
importance
interventions
fostering
resilience
sustainability
entire
ecosystems.
Язык: Английский
The effects of climate on bat morphology across space and time
Ecography,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 4, 2025
According
to
Bergmann's
and
Allen's
rules,
climate
change
may
drive
morphological
shifts
in
species,
affecting
body
size
appendage
length.
These
rules
predict
that
species
colder
climates
tend
be
larger
have
shorter
appendages
improve
thermoregulation.
Bats
are
thought
sensitive
therefore
expected
respond
climatic
changes
across
space
time.
We
conducted
a
phylogenetic
meta‐analysis
on
>
27
000
forearm
length
(FAL)
mass
(BM)
measurements
from
20
sedentary
European
bat
examine
patterns.
assessed
the
relationships
between
environmental
variables
(winter
summer
temperatures,
precipitation)
geographic
locations,
also
analysed
temporal
trends
size.
found
sex‐specific
of
bats
response
temperature
precipitation
patterns
space,
but
no
clear
due
high
interspecific
variability.
Across
Europe,
male
FAL
decreased
with
increasing
winter
BM
increased
greater
precipitation.
In
contrast,
both
female
temperatures.
Our
data
can
confirm
rule
for
males
females,
while
females'
variations
related
precipitation,
suggesting
potential
link
resource
availability.
is
confirmed
only
relation
temperature,
females
decrease
proportionally
maintaining
constant
allometric
relationship
incompatible
rule.
This
study
provides
new
insights
into
sex
species‐dependent
It
highlights
how
variation
reflects
adaptations
patterns,
thus
providing
species‐level
responses
Europe.
Язык: Английский
Urban trawling bats depend on green and blue space in a subtropical city: implications for urban planning and climate change resilience
Urban Ecosystems,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
27(5), С. 1635 - 1646
Опубликована: Апрель 9, 2024
Язык: Английский
Learning to Hunt on the Go: Dietary Changes During Development of Rhinolophid Bats
Animals,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(22), С. 3303 - 3303
Опубликована: Ноя. 16, 2024
Mammals
may
experience
physical
changes
from
birth,
and
their
diet
varies
at
different
stages
of
life.
This
study
investigates
the
impact
development
on
composition
three
horseshoe
bats:
Rhinolophus
euryale,
R.
hipposideros,
ferrumequinum
in
Basque
Country,
north
Iberian
Peninsula.
The
diets
juvenile
adult
individuals
each
species
were
obtained
by
analysing
droppings
using
metabarcoding
then
compared
(1)
taxonomic
(2)
prey
trait
levels
(size,
flying
speed,
hardness).
euryale
hipposideros
showed
significant
differences
level
regarding
traits.
In
contrast,
case
ferrumequinum,
we
could
only
observe
discernible
patterns
through
analysis.
Additionally,
discovered
a
shared
pattern:
younger
tend
to
feed
easier-to-hunt
and/or
handle
smaller
smoother
prey.
varying
degrees
dissimilarity
between
observed
this
suggest
that
relative
importance
psychomotor
development,
foraging
strategies,
discrimination,
spatial
learning
differ
among
species.
These
findings
contribute
conservation
efforts,
especially
recognising
dietary
needs
juveniles
for
survival
successful
development.
Язык: Английский
Factors Affecting Activity Patterns of the Whiskered Bat Myotis mystacinus (Kuhl, 1817) (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) in the Western Carpathians, Poland
Acta Zoologica Bulgarica,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
76(4), С. 491 - 491
Опубликована: Ноя. 10, 2024
We
applied
radio-telemetry
on
21
individuals
(10
females
and
11
males)
to
provide
data
the
temporal
activity
patterns
of
whiskered
bat
(Myotis
mystacinus)
in
Carpathian
Mountains
(southern
Poland).
tested
whether
sex,
season
weather
conditions
affect
their
July-September.
On
average,
bats
left
day
roosts
18.9
minutes
after
sunset
returned
198.1
before
sunrise.
The
mean
length
was
330
(SE±25)
per
night.
Bats
were
active
mainly
(85%)
during
whole
night;
they
rarely
(15%
nights)
interrupted
foraging
for
10-60
minutes.
Their
peaked
between
2nd
3rd
hour
sunset,
when
76%
foraged.
Duration
varied
sexes.
In
females,
it
one
longer
noticeably
increased
from
July
August.
Males,
but
not
shortened
again
September.
However,
due
high
individual
variation,
differences
sexes
insignificant.
Mean
night
temperature
(positive
effect)
duration
rainfalls
(negative
best
explained
variation
bats’
activity.
Our
study
delivered
further
evidence
importance
insectivorous
temperate
environments.
Язык: Английский