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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jamin G. Wieringa, Bryan C. Carstens, H. Lisle Gibbs
Summary: Understanding the seasonal distribution and migration patterns of migratory bat species in North America is crucial for monitoring and conservation efforts. The study identified three bat species most impacted by wind farms and analyzed their seasonally resolved distributions to infer migratory pathways. Results showed that all three species exhibit variation in distribution from north to south depending on the season, with potential linear migratory pathways during the fall migration.
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Virology
Ciara Harding, Brendan B. Larsen, Sophie Gryseels, Hans W. Otto, Crystal Suazo, Simona Kraberger, Nathan S. Upham, Michael Worobey, Koenraad Van Doorslaer, Arvind Varsani
Summary: This study identified three cycloviruses, including two new species, in fecal samples of silver-haired bats in Arizona, USA. Cycloviruses are a diverse group of viruses found in various environments and hosts, but little is known about their biology.
ARCHIVES OF VIROLOGY
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Kelly A. Squires, Bethany G. Thurber, J. Ryan Zimmerling, Charles M. Francis
Summary: The study indicates that by focusing curtailment efforts on the periods of the night and year when bats are most active and by considering a wider range of weather variables, bat mortality risks could be lowered and opportunities for wind energy production can be increased.
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Zoology
Hannah Adams, Liam P. McGuire
Summary: Many migratory bats require forested sites for roosting and foraging along their migration path. Urban forests may provide important stopover habitat, maintaining landscape connectivity in regions where natural habitat has been cleared for development. This study investigated the use of urban forest habitat by a migratory species, the silver-haired bat, using acoustic monitoring during the fall migration period. The results showed that greater activity was observed at larger forest patches, indicating the importance of habitat size for bats. However, more research is needed to understand the impact of ongoing urbanization on local bat populations and their habitat requirements.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2022)
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Veterinary Sciences
Caitlin J. Campbell, David M. Nelson, J. Edward Gates, H. Lisle Gibbs, Elizabeth R. Stevenson, Becky Johnson, Juliet Nagel, Regina Trott, Jamin G. Wieringa, Hannah B. Vander Zanden
Summary: White-nose syndrome (WNS) is a fungal disease that has caused significant mortality in North American bats. This study detected the presence of the fungus responsible for WNS in migratory bats, including the hoary bat, which had not been previously reported. The findings highlight the potential for wind-energy facilities to aid in monitoring the spread of WNS.
JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE DISEASES
(2022)
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Zoology
Matthew J. Noakes, Andrew E. McKechnie, R. Mark Brigham
Summary: The study found that heat tolerance and evaporative cooling capacity of different bat species are correlated with day-roost microclimates, with hoary bats exhibiting the highest heat tolerance and evaporative cooling capacity.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2021)
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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)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kristina Montoya-Aiona, P. Marcos Gorresen, Karen N. Courtot, Aaron Aguirre, Flor Calderon, Sean Casler, Sarah Ciarrachi, Julia Hoeh, Josephine L. Tupu, Terry Zinn
Summary: The Hawaiian hoary bat, also known as opeapea, is a solitary insectivorous bat species that roosts in foliage. It faces challenges due to habitat loss, introduced predators, pests, and climate change. Understanding their roost requirements is crucial for their conservation.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Michael C. True, Richard J. Reynolds, W. Mark Ford
Summary: The study found that tree bat presence on the coastal area of Virginia, USA is influenced by temperature, wind speed, visibility, and seasonality. By developing a predictive model, the occurrence probability of tree bats under different meteorological conditions can be assessed, aiding in predicting potential collision risks.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Jeff Clerc, Elizabeth J. Rogers, Emma Kunkel, Nathan W. Fuller
Summary: The mating behavior of North American tree bats is not well understood. Previous records suggest that they mate during the autumn migratory period and store sperm throughout the winter. However, a recent observation in New Mexico showed a silver-haired bat copulating on the ground during the spring migratory period, challenging the assumptions about the reproductive cycle of this species.
WESTERN NORTH AMERICAN NATURALIST
(2022)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Cori L. Lausen, Greg A. Falxa, Donald I. Solick, Alexandria L. Mcewan, Michael D. Baker, Emily de Freitas, Mike Sarell
Summary: Characterizing animal sounds can provide insights into their behavior and conservation. This study focuses on the songs produced by silver-haired bats, suggesting their association with courtship or mating. In addition, evidence of winter mating in British Columbia is presented. The proportion of song recordings varied across locations and seasons, with more songs recorded in winter.
WILDLIFE SOCIETY BULLETIN
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Corinna A. Pinzari, M. Renee Bellinger, Donald Price, Frank J. Bonaccorso
Summary: Island bat species, including the Hawaiian hoary bat, face a high risk of extinction. To manage these bats effectively, it is important to determine their population size on each island and the connectivity between islands. Using genetic analysis, we found genetic differentiation between islands and limited gene flow in recent generations. Our study provides important information for wildlife conservation in Hawaii.
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Zoology
Lucas Haddaway, Liam P. McGuire
Summary: This study used acoustic monitoring to compare activity patterns of migrating silver-haired bats and resident big brown bats in Long Point, Ontario, Canada. The results showed that silver-haired bats were active and foraging during different parts of the night, while big brown bats were primarily active in the early and late parts of the night.
ACTA CHIROPTEROLOGICA
(2022)
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Rachel D. Moseley, Aaron B. Shiels, Asa Aue, William P. Haines, Clare E. Aslan, Christina T. Liang
Summary: Habitat loss and non-native species are key factors affecting native species. This study found that small-scale suppression of invasive insectivores had a slight impact on the activity of the Hawaiian hoary bat, which is primarily found in woodlands.
JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Robert S. Cornman, Paul M. Cryan
Summary: This study used whole-genome sequencing to analyze adaptive evolution in the hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus). The researchers identified genes with a significant excess of nonsynonymous substitutions and found that these genes were related to immune functions, metabolic pathways, and development.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
E. F. Baerwald, R. M. R. Barclay
ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE
(2016)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Jesika P. Reimer, Erin F. Baerwald, Robert M. R. Barclay
AMERICAN MIDLAND NATURALIST
(2010)
Letter
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Erin F. Baerwald, Genevieve H. D'Amours, Brandon J. Klug, Robert M. R. Barclay
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Zoology
Erin F. Baerwald, Roiert M. R. Barclay
JOURNAL OF MAMMALOGY
(2009)
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Veterinary Sciences
Brandon J. Klug, Amy S. Turmelle, James A. Ellison, Erin F. Baerwald, Robert M. R. Barclay
JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE DISEASES
(2011)
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Ecology
Erin F. Baerwald, Jason Edworthy, Matt Holder, Robert M. R. Barclay
JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
(2009)
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Ecology
Erin F. Baerwald, Robert M. R. Barclay
JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
(2011)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Paul M. Cryan, Joel W. Jameson, Erin F. Baerwald, Craig K. R. Willis, Robert M. R. Barclay, E. Apple Snider, Elizabeth G. Crichton
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Zoology
Robert M. R. Barclay, E. F. Baerwald, J. C. Gruver
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2007)