Article
Parasitology
Chris T. McAllister, Lance A. Durden, Stephen E. Greiman
Summary: This article introduces Euschoengastia pipistrelli Brennan, a trombiculid mite infesting various bat species in North America. It includes information on the host species and distribution of this mite, as well as some research results on infestation and ultrastructure.
JOURNAL OF PARASITOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Meghan Ange-Stark, Katy L. Parise, Tina L. Cheng, Joseph R. Hoyt, Kate E. Langwig, Winifred F. Frick, A. Marm Kilpatrick, John Gillece, Matthew D. MacManes, Jeffrey T. Foster
Summary: This study investigated the skin microbial composition of three North American bat species affected by white-nose syndrome. The results showed that bacterial diversity on the skin of Myotis lucifugus significantly decreased when the white-nose syndrome pathogen was present, while bacterial diversity in other bat species remained unaffected. Fungal species present on bats showed overlap with the environmental fungal community, but the presence of the pathogen did not affect fungal composition.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Susan C. Loeb, Eric A. Winters
Summary: Understanding animals' responses to pathogenic diseases is crucial. This study focuses on tricolored bats' responses to white-nose syndrome (WNS) in a hibernaculum in the southeastern United States. The results show that after the arrival of WNS, tricolored bats shifted to using colder parts of the tunnel, potentially increasing their survival. It also suggests that providing cold hibernacula as management actions could be beneficial for long-term hibernaculum management.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Virology
Vera C. C. Mols, Mart M. M. Lamers, Lonneke ME. Leijten, Tim I. I. Breugem, Marco WG. van de Bildt, Petra B. B. van den Doel, Peter HC. Lina, Marion PG. Koopmans, Bart L. L. Haagmans, Thijs Kuiken, Lineke Begeman
Summary: Most mammal species carry coronaviruses, with some having the ability to infect multiple hosts. A study found that a bat coronavirus in Europe has a preference for the intestines, suggesting that fecal-oral transmission is a possible route.
JOURNAL OF VIROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Melissa B. Meierhofer, Samantha J. Leivers, Brian L. Pierce, Garrett W. Powers, Jonah W. Evans, Michael L. Morrison
Summary: The study found that in Texas, overwintering tricolored bats prefer shorter caves, and their presence is influenced by an increase in Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and external vapor pressure deficit. Bat abundance increases with the number of portals, cave length, NDVI, and external temperature. Combining surface data with subsurface features can aid in identifying specific karst regions and known caves within those regions for survey and management efforts.
JOURNAL OF MAMMALOGY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Santiago Perea, Julia A. Yearout, Emily A. Ferrall, Katrina M. Morris, J. T. Pynne, Steven B. Castleberry
Summary: White-nose syndrome poses a serious threat to North American cave-dwelling bat species, with the tricolored bat being one of the most affected. Long-term monitoring has shown a significant decrease in bat activity 2 years after disease detection in WNS-positive regions, while activity remains stable in WNS-negative regions. Understanding bat population changes and disease impacts is crucial for effective management and conservation.
ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Amy Hammesfahr, Christine C. Rega-Brodsky, Kathryn Womack-Bulliner, James Whitney
Summary: Since the introduction of white-nose syndrome (WNS) in 2006, many bat populations in North America have declined, posing challenges for researching population health and habitat use of affected species. To overcome these difficulties, researchers explored the use of acoustic lures in combination with mist-netting and acoustic monitoring. The results showed that the acoustic lure increased the detection of endangered and conservation concern bat species, suggesting its value as a tool for identifying imperiled species.
ACTA CHIROPTEROLOGICA
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Javier Juste, Laura Torrent, Aline Mendez-Rodriguez, Kelli Howard, Juan Luis Garcia-Mudarra, Jesus Nogueras, Carlos Ibanez
Summary: We identify a new species of pipistrelle-like bats from Principe Island in Western Central Africa based on molecular and morphological characteristics. The inclusion of molecular techniques and appropriate species sampling has allowed for a clearer understanding of the systematic classification of the whole pipistrelle group. This new species has been placed within the dark-winged group of the recently described genus Pseudoromicia, exhibiting distinct morphological traits and being the smallest recognized species within the genus. Urgent field studies are needed to assess the ecology and conservation status of this endemic island species.
JOURNAL OF MAMMALOGY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Kyle E. Shute, Susan C. Loeb, David S. Jachowski
Summary: In this study, the summer roost selection of two species of conservation concern in South Carolina was tracked, revealing that Tricolored Bats and Northern Yellow Bats preferred different tree species and structures when selecting roost sites.
SOUTHEASTERN NATURALIST
(2021)
Article
Zoology
Lauren A. Hooton, Amanda A. Adams, Amy Cameron, Erin E. Fraser, Lesley Hale, Steve Kingston, Brock Fenton, Liam P. McGuire, Erin E. Stukenholtz, Christina M. Davy
Summary: Emerging infectious diseases can have significant impacts on wildlife health and provide insights into population responses. White-nose syndrome (WNS) has caused declines in bat populations in eastern North America, but the effects vary among species. A study in Ontario, Canada, found that hibernating bat counts declined by 87%-100% after WNS arrived, but there has been a recent gradual increase in bat counts in the largest hibernacula. Some bat populations may be adapting to WNS, but protecting bats and their habitat is crucial for population recovery.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Alynn M. Martin, Maarten J. Vonhof, Michael Henshaw, Jessica M. Dreyer, Susan K. Munster, Laura Kirby, Amy L. Russell
Summary: This study assessed the genetic diversity and population structure of the tricolored bat. The results showed high levels of diversity, with contrasting patterns of structure between mitochondrial and microsatellite data. Additional research is needed to understand the impact of recent population declines on genetic diversity.
ACTA CHIROPTEROLOGICA
(2022)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Emine Pinar Paksuz
Summary: The histological structure of the kidneys of Myotis myotis was examined to understand its structural adaptations to dietary habits. The kidney structure showed features such as a thin cortex and thicker medulla, and the presence of glycogen as an energy substrate. These adaptations help in producing concentrated urine and reducing water loss associated with insectivorous feeding habits.
ANATOMICAL RECORD-ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE ANATOMY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Jane M. Kunberger, Ashley M. Long
Summary: This study examines how forest stand characteristics and management practices affect bat distributions in the southeastern United States. The research identifies seasonal and forest type variations in bat activity and species diversity, and highlights the importance of specific forest characteristics and management strategies for promoting bat conservation.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Sarah M. Gaulke, Ashleigh B. Cable, Tara C. Hohoff, Brittany A. Rogness, Mark A. Davis
Summary: Bats play a crucial role in global ecosystems, providing vital ecosystem services and significant economic benefits. However, various factors have negatively impacted North American bat populations, including diseases, habitat loss, and wind energy development, leading to compounding effects. By creating habitat suitability models and identifying priority conservation areas, effective management interventions can be strategically targeted, restoring and conserving high-quality habitat and assisting with decisions that affect bats, such as wind turbine placement.
JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Shaun M. McCoshum, Erica L. Pratt, Kayla C. Lent, Ellie M. Boisen
Summary: This paper addresses the lack of concise summary about the ecology, life history, and habitat preferences of tri-colored bats, which has caused difficulties in conservation efforts. By reviewing scientific literature and compiling data from the past century, the paper provides a comprehensive overview, as well as identifies data gaps and suggests future research topics to inform conservation and management decisions for tri-colored bats.
FRONTIERS IN CONSERVATION SCIENCE
(2023)
