Bat Biology and Ecology Studies

Fragmentation reduces vesper bat abundance and evenness in a southern Appalachian forest

This study finds that habitat fragmentation reduces vesper bat abundance and evenness in southern Appalachian forests, with species-specific responses observed.

Defying expectations: Extended lifespan and limited age-related telomere shortening in the tropical bat species, Molossus molossus.

This study shows that Molossus molossus bats live longer than previously thought and exhibit minimal telomere shortening with age, challenging assumptions about bat ageing.

Bats create a silent frequency band to detect prey through Doppler shift compensation

This paper shows bats use Doppler shift compensation to create a silent frequency band for detecting prey by suppressing background noise and enhancing prey signal detection.

Multi-trophic metacommunity responses to habitatnfragmentation in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest

The paper examines how habitat fragmentation affects multi-trophic communities in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, finding nested structures and high beta-diversity across trophic levels.

Timing of circadian shifts in light/dark preference by migratory bats supports targeting of sunset for magnetic compass calibration

This study shows migratory bats adjust their light/dark preference timing to align with sunset, supporting the use of light for magnetic compass calibration during migration.

Habitat and seasonal drivers of leukocyte profiles within and across Neotropical bat species

The paper examines how habitat and season affect leukocyte profiles in Neotropical bats, finding species-specific responses and higher systemic inflammation in degraded habitats during the dry season.

NOTE ON A SMALL FRUIT-EATING BAT FROM THE MIDDLE HOLOCENE OF LAGOA SANTA, EASTERN BRAZIL

The paper describes a fossil bat specimen from the Middle Holocene in Brazil, identified as Artibeus sp., and discusses its context in the Archaic Gap and faunal changes.

Influence of duty-cycle recording on measuring bat activity in passive acoustic monitoring

The paper simulates how duty-cycle subsampling affects bat activity measurements using three metrics and provides guidance on selecting sampling parameters and metrics for passive acoustic monitoring.

Sensorimotor dynamics in the superior colliculus of the echolocating bat

The paper examines sensorimotor dynamics in the superior colliculus of echolocating bats during navigation and target tracking, showing that call rate increases correlate with reduced neural state space variability and that sonar sound groups lead to refined sensorimotor processing.

Higher bat and bird γ-diversity in structurally complex forests is driven by distinct α- and β-diversity responses

The paper shows that restoring forest structural complexity increases γ-diversity for bats and birds through distinct α- and β-diversity mechanisms.

Cooperative Behaviors and Social Interactions in the Carnivorous Bat Vampyrum spectrum

This study describes social behaviors in wild Vampyrum spectrum bats, finding prey sharing as parental care and cooperative foraging, challenging previous assumptions about their solitary nature.

The skull of Tonatia bidens Spix, 1823, found in ancient deposits of Abismo Ponta de Flecha Cave, Ribeira Valley, Southeastern Brazil

This paper describes the discovery and analysis of a Tonatia bidens skull found in a cave in Brazil, discussing its preservation and implications for understanding local sediment dynamics.

Comprehensive phylogenetic reconstructions support ancestral omnivory in the ecologically diverse bat family Phyllostomidae

The paper tests ancestral diet in Phyllostomidae bats using phylogenetic models, finding support for ancestral omnivory and early evolution of fruit feeding.

Lifespan in Bats: Enigmatic Longevity and Evolutionary Stasis

This study identifies factors influencing bat longevity and finds lifespan is constrained with an evolutionary optimum of ~13.5 years.

Activity patterns during the mating season predict sex-biased infections in an emerging fungal disease

The paper examines sex differences in bat activity during mating season and links these patterns to sex-biased infections by the fungal pathogen Pseudogymnoascus destructans.

Connections in the Dark: Social-Ecological Networks as a Promising Tool for Bat Conservation and One Health

This paper reviews the application of social-ecological networks in bat research and conservation, highlighting their potential for addressing human-bat interface challenges.

Mothers respond to biological pup calls with heart rate changes in Japanese house bats, Pipistrellus abramus

The paper shows that Japanese house bat mothers have increased heart rates when hearing calls from their own pups, indicating maternal recognition and emotional response.

Role of individual and population heterogeneity in shaping dynamics of multi-pathogen shedding in an island endemic bat

This study examines shedding dynamics of multiple pathogens in bats, finding high prevalence and co-shedding, with patterns influenced by age and reproductive periods.

Probabilistic Sensory Constraints Shape Swarm Cohesion in Echolocating Bats

This paper develops a framework to understand how sensory constraints affect swarm cohesion in echolocating bats by modeling temporal and signal dominance limits.

Oscillating Ears Dynamically Transform Echoes in Constant-Frequency Bats

This study shows that oscillating ears in constant-frequency bats enhance echo information by dynamically transforming returning signals, improving temporal contrast and spectral diversity during echolocation.

Flight trajectory modeling reveals species-specific obstacle avoidance policies in echolocating bats

This study uses a variational recurrent neural network to show that bat flight trajectories reflect consistent internal policies, revealing structured control strategies in obstacle avoidance.

Multifaceted evolution of dental morphology during the diversification of the bat superfamily Noctilionoidea

The paper examines the macroevolutionary patterns of dental morphology in Noctilionoid bats, identifying multiple diversification bursts linked to dietary specializations and adaptive regime shifts.

Both composition and configuration of forests and urban development shape bat activity and diversity in North American temperate forests

The paper examines how forest and urban landscape composition and configuration affect bat activity and diversity in North American temperate forests using acoustic monitoring data from North Carolina.

Total immunoglobulin G variation through the phenological cycle of migrant and resident Long-nosed bats (Leptonycteris yerbabuenae) in the drylands of Mexico and its relationship with bacterial-killing ability of plasma.

This study examines total IgG variation in long-nosed bats across their life cycle and migratory range, finding stable concentrations in adults but reductions in young and non-reproductive males, with a positive link between IgG and bactericidal activity in non-reproductive females.

How do urban-dwelling bats cope with urbanisation? Sex-dependent plasticity of stress, microbiome and pathogen shedding

This study examines how urban-dwelling Reunion free-tailed bats adapt to urbanisation, finding sex-dependent changes in stress, microbiome diversity, and pathogen shedding.

Metabarcoding reveals the effect of land cover and temporal variations on the diet of Brown long-eared and Soprano pipistrelle bats within a unique European habitat, the pasture dominated landscapes of Ireland.

This study uses metabarcoding to analyze bat diets in Irish pasturelands, showing differences in diet breadth and prey preferences between two bat species across time and land cover.

Flight height patterns of a critically endangered insectivorous bat, impacted by wind turbine collision

This study investigates the flight height patterns of Southern Bent-wing Bats using GPS tracking and Bayesian modeling to assess collision risks with wind turbines.

The effect of venipuncture site on hematology of bats: implications for comparative analyses

This study tests the effect of venipuncture site on bat hematology, finding no overall effect but species-level differences that may relate to life-history and phylogenetic factors.

Cardiac Adaptations in the Cave Nectar Bat Eonycteris spelaea: Insights into Metabolic Resilience and Stress Response

This study examines cardiac adaptations in the cave nectar bat Eonycteris spelaea, revealing enhanced metabolic pathways, structural remodeling, and cellular resilience that support high energy demands and stress resistance.

Behavioural changes in female northern bats (Eptesicus nilssonii) across gestation and lactation.

This study examines behavioural changes in female northern bats during gestation and lactation, finding earlier foraging and later returns during lactation linked to temperature and energy demands.