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Bat Species of Concern: An Ecological Synthesis for Resource Managers

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By Fort Collins Science Center July 5, 2016

Many bat species are considered species of concern

A large number of bat species are considered “species of concern” in the United States and its Territories, and resource managers are increasingly interested in learning more about their distribution, status, and potential management.

This project involves developing a synthesis report on 25 of these species, including detailed species accounts, an updated distribution GIS database, and a review of the scientific basis for bat management and conservation measures. With this report, resource managers will have a “handbook” detailing available information on bat species in their areas as well as management practices that can enhance bat conservation. Publication is expected in early 2017.

Image: Hibernating Bats with White-nose Syndrome
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Bats showing signs of infections with Geomyces destructans, the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome. Public domain.

Below are publications associated with this project.

Monitoring trends in bat populations of the United States and territories: Problems and prospects

Bats are ecologically and economically important mammals. The life histories of bats (particularly their low reproductive rates and the need for some species to gather in large aggregations at limited numbers of roosting sites) make their populations vulnerable to declines. Many of the species of bats in the United States (U.S.) and territories are categorized as endangered or threatened...
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Ecosystems Mission Area, Fort Collins Science Center

A large number of bat species are considered “species of concern” in the United States and its Territories, and resource managers are increasingly interested in learning more about their distribution, status, and potential management.

This project involves developing a synthesis report on 25 of these species, including detailed species accounts, an updated distribution GIS database, and a review of the scientific basis for bat management and conservation measures. With this report, resource managers will have a “handbook” detailing available information on bat species in their areas as well as management practices that can enhance bat conservation. Publication is expected in early 2017.

Image: Hibernating Bats with White-nose Syndrome
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Bats showing signs of infections with Geomyces destructans, the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome. Public domain.

Below are publications associated with this project.

Monitoring trends in bat populations of the United States and territories: Problems and prospects

Bats are ecologically and economically important mammals. The life histories of bats (particularly their low reproductive rates and the need for some species to gather in large aggregations at limited numbers of roosting sites) make their populations vulnerable to declines. Many of the species of bats in the United States (U.S.) and territories are categorized as endangered or threatened...
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Ecosystems Mission Area, Fort Collins Science Center
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